Kingsbridge Academy, Kingsbridge

In its own words: "At Kingsbridge Community College we are preparing young people for a world which is significantly different to that of twenty years ago. Our young people need to participate in a diverse international society which is shaped and influenced by technology and innovation, is highly competitive and where collaboration and partnership is celebrated."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are passionate about learning and ensuring that our learners thrive and grow amidst our beautiful surroundings here in South Devon. We have high aspirations for every student and we strive to ensure that they are able to achieve their full potential through a clear focus on learning and achievement in a supportive environment."

In 2026, pupils at Kingsbridge Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.1, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.2 in Devon and 47 across England.

54% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 45% in Devon and 47% in England.

That is up from 49.6 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.28: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 36.6, against 53.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 17.1 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 26 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Geography, Combined Science and Art and Design.

For September 2026 entry, 207 families put Kingsbridge Academy as their first choice and 255 named it as one of their preferences, for 211 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Kingsbridge Academy is one of 14 schools run by Education South West, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 in 2024/25.

Of the 194 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 85% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 29% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 6% into work.

Of the 131 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 27% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 38% into work. 32% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 133 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 35 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kingsbridge Academy.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Community College (n-bound), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Kingsbridge Academy issued 302 suspensions, 24.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Kingsbridge Academy are West Alvington Church of England Academy (0.4 miles), Kingsbridge Primary School (0.8 miles) and Charleton Church of England Academy (1.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.