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Kingsbridge Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,290 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Education South West. (Other schools in this trust include Dartmouth Academy, King Edward VI Community College, Coombeshead Academy, South Devon UTC and Teign School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation, Attainment and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Sixth form, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Dartmouth Academy | |
| 9.8 | Ivybridge Community College | |
| 11.5 | King Edward VI Community College | |
| 12.7 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | |
| 13.5 | Paignton Academy | |
| 13.9 | Coombe Dean School | |
| 14.0 | Plympton Academy | |
| 14.4 | Brixham College | |
| 14.6 | Plymstock School | |
| 14.7 | Hele's School | |
| 16.0 | Lipson Co-operative Academy | |
| 16.7 | Tor Bridge High |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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