The King's School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The King's School
Address: Cadhay Lane
Town/City: Ottery St Mary
County: Devon
Postcode: EX11 1RA
Telephone Number: 01404 812982
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The King's School Ottery St Mary

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Rob Gammon
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1097 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.9%

Location and administration

URN: 136673
DfE Number: 878/4005
UKPRN: 10033388
UPRN: 100041043368
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: East Devon (E07000040)
Constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth (E14001291)
Electoral Ward: Ottery St Mary (E05011801)

Easting & Northing: 308904E, 95323N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 45' 3.51" N 3° 17' 33.18" W
Plus Code: 9C2RQP24+9X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ottery St Mary Primary School (1.5km)
  2. West Hill Primary School (2.6km)
  3. Tipton St John Church of England Primary School (3.5km)
  4. Feniton Church of England Primary School (4.2km)
  5. The Wildings (4.5km)
  6. Whimple Primary School (4.9km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Marie Batten - Trustee. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Ms Annie Bennett - Trustee. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mr Edward Bloomfield - Member. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Lester Bowker - Member. Appointed on 14 October 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Ms Emma Bradshaw-Smith - Member. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Sarah Brassington - Trustee. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Dalton - Trustee. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mrs Sally-Kay Davies - Trustee. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mr David Edmondson Edmondson - Trustee. Appointed on 15 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Mr Robert Gammon - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2016.
  • Mrs Tara Greifenberg - Trustee. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Mrs Penny Hammett - Trustee. Appointed on 3 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mr Rupert Hill - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Rupert Hill - Trustee. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Charlotte Louise HOLLINGSHEAD - Trustee. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Bryan Jones - Member. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Lady Lucy Frances KENNAWAY - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mr John Lavender - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2011 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Partridge - Trustee. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mr Tim Penberthy - Trustee. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mr Tim Penberthy - Trustee. Appointed on 14 December 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 December 2025.
  • Mr Oliver Rowlands - Trustee. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2028.
  • Mr Rob Tait - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 20 March 2023.
  • Ms Lisa Tomkins - Trustee. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Lisa-Marie Tomkins - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Helena Wilson - Trustee. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 17 October 2029.