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Kingsbridge Academy
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- Kingsbridge TQ7 1PL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils enjoy their lessons and their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils concentrate on their learning; lessons are calm and orderly.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders ensure teachers share and deepen their own subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers systematically check pupil understanding and correct misconceptions.
Strengths and Challenges: Some pupils in early reading stages need better phonics support.
Opportunities for Involvement: A wide range of extra-curricular clubs run for pupils.
Communication: Some parents believe communication is not effective enough.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express concerns about bullying, but leaders deal with incidents effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with reported bullying incidents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: When pupils report an incident, leaders deal with it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school celebrates diversity and difference widely.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs include sports, arts, board games and climbing.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Through the ‘discovery curriculum’, leaders frequently check who takes part.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils requested and received a skateboarding club.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality information about training, education and employment starts in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form curriculum is precise and challenging.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers receive useful information to support pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Kingsbridge Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1292 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are preparing young people for a world that is very different from the one of twenty years ago at Kingsbridge Community College.
Our young people need to be a part of a multicultural, global society that is highly competitive, driven and impacted by technology, and where teamwork and partnership are valued.
We successfully provide our students with the information, abilities, and self-assurance they need to thrive in this demanding environment, and we motivate them to continuously seek progress.
Our students get an education that prepares them to be engaged citizens with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions.
They will have acquired a degree of emotional and intellectual literacy through our taught curriculum and enrichment programme, enabling them to traverse an infinite range of opportunities, attain success and satisfaction for themselves, and be able to enjoy life to the fullest.
Our mission is to create global citizens of the highest caliber—students who have the self-assurance, integrity, and aptitude to achieve their full potential.
To support and encourage all students in finding and pursuing their passions and abilities to the highest level, so they can go on to live happy, healthy lives and have a positive impact on others' lives.
The "Keystones" of our KCC are the focal point of this voyage.
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Our young people need to be a part of a multicultural, global society that is highly competitive, driven and impacted by technology, and where teamwork and partnership are valued.
We successfully provide our students with the information, abilities, and self-assurance they need to thrive in this demanding environment, and we motivate them to continuously seek progress.
Our students get an education that prepares them to be engaged citizens with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions.
They will have acquired a degree of emotional and intellectual literacy through our taught curriculum and enrichment programme, enabling them to traverse an infinite range of opportunities, attain success and satisfaction for themselves, and be able to enjoy life to the fullest.
Our mission is to create global citizens of the highest caliber—students who have the self-assurance, integrity, and aptitude to achieve their full potential.
To support and encourage all students in finding and pursuing their passions and abilities to the highest level, so they can go on to live happy, healthy lives and have a positive impact on others' lives.
The "Keystones" of our KCC are the focal point of this voyage.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 26.30% | 35.00% | 9.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 25.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 37.96% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 20.47% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.52% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 2.46 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.82% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.88% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 52.43% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 17.18% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.71% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 26.47% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 38.67% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 18.44% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 9.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.95% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.93% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.59% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 19.26% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.65% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 9 | 26.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 8 | 39.78% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 21.83% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 3 | 9.85% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 1 | 14.28% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.67% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 47.1% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 24.21% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.21% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 2.49% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 13 | 26.8% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 17 | 41.02% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 22.35% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 20 | 10.12% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 9 | 14.55% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 82.82% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 43.71% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 22.56% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 26.56% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 39.54% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 22% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 12.4% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 13.82% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 78.85% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 48.74% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 22.32% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.58 | 31.16 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.92 | 31.06 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.30% | 16.95% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 44.41% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 34.82% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 9.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.11 | 34.34 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.85 | 33.54 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.3% | 22.33% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 147 | 293 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 49% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.19% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 27.14% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.95% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.47 7 | 29.54 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.42 8 | 28.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.1% | 15.85% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 164 | 284 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 48.24% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 9.48% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 27.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.52% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.65 2 | 28.15 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.25 6 | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.4% | 15.1% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 61.56% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.22% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.28% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.89% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.42 | 29.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.42 | 29.89 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 18.52% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 52 | 75.81% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 27.38% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 4.13% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsbridge Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
