Kings Ash Academy vs Preston Bridge School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Kings Ash Academy
Paignton
Preston Bridge School
Paignton
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
2–11
6–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Torbay
Torbay
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
293
61
Capacity
420
115
Occupancy
70%
53%
FSM %
61.7%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Dec 2024
Jun 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
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1.3
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
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0%
KS2 Reading
72%
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KS2 Maths
77%
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KS2 Writing
63%
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