Kings Ash Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Kings Ash Academy
Address: Pimm Road
Town/City: Paignton
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ3 3XA
Telephone Number: 01803 555657
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Robert Fitzsimmons
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 293 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 61.7%

Location and administration

URN: 138773
DfE Number: 880/2003
UKPRN: 10038795
UPRN: 100041052809
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: South Devon (E14001484)
Electoral Ward: King's Ash (E05012262)

Easting & Northing: 287233E, 61393N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 26' 31.76" N 3° 35' 21.55" W
Plus Code: 9C2RCCR6+V7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Paignton Academy (1.3km)
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic School (1.4km)
  3. Oldway Primary School (1.5km)
  4. Hayes School (1.5km)
  5. Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School (1.5km)
  6. Preston Bridge School (1.6km)
  7. Curledge Street Academy (1.7km)
  8. Cambian Devon School (1.8km)
  9. St Michael's Church of England Academy (1.8km)
  10. Brunel School (1.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Robert Fitzsimmons - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 6 January 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Harbour - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Mrs Debbie Hood - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Mr Phil Hood - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Ms Caroline Knight - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2025.
  • Mr Tim Sandercombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Mr Andy Saunders - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 January 2029.
  • Mr Tim Stephens - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Ms Clare-Marie Taylor - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Mrs Jenny Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lynette Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Rob Tyler - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr Rob Tyler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 10 May 2030.
  • Ms Emma Varney - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.