Kingsacre Primary School is a primary school in Braunton, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Kingsacre Primary School currently has around 175 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Greenacre, Braunton, EX33 1BQ
Website: www.kingsacre-primary.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01271815485
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Devon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Cole
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 113179

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 218
Number of Pupils: 175
Number of Boys: 84
Number of Girls: 91

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British92.00%161
Other White3.40%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%2
White and Black Caribbean1.10%2
African1.10%2
White and Asian0.60%1
Other Mixed0.60%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.6)
Writing: Average (0.5)
Maths: Average (-0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
69%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsacre Primary School
Greenacre , EX33 1BQ
3out of 4 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Caen Community Primary School
Caen Street , EX33 1AD
3out of 4 604 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Southmead School
Wrafton Road , EX33 2BU
3out of 4 1,422 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Braunton Academy
Barton Lane , EX33 2BP
3out of 4 1,416 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Braunton School and Community College
Barton Lane , EX33 2BP
- not rated 1,416 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.