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The King's School
Ages 11–181,108 pupilsDoes not apply
The King's School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Ottery St Mary, within the Devon local authority. The school has around 1,108 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.1 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ottery St Mary can view The King's School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.0England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 851.9
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths56%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 32.7
Retention94%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Ottery St Mary
All schools in Ottery St Mary →Ottery St Mary Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miTipton St John Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 miWest Hill Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 miFeniton Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.6 miThe Wildings2.8 mi
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