Open Other Primary Mixed

Kings Ash Academy

Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA
Part of: BAY EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Kings Ash Academy
Paignton, TQ3 3XA
333 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
60.40% FSM %
165 Boys
168 Girls
About Kings Ash Academy

Kings Ash Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Paignton, Torbay, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 333 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Robert Fitzsimmons.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Torbay
Region South West
Administrative District Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency South Devon
Ward King's Ash
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038795
URN 138773
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Emma Varney Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr Robert Fitzsimmons Local Governor 06/01/2025 06/01/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Laura Ford Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Hood Local Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debbie Hood Local Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Sandercombe Local Governor 06/01/2025 13/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Stephens Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Taylor Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynette Thomas Local Governor 06/01/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rob Tyler Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Harbour Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 06/01/2025 06/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Knight Shared Local Governor - Establishment 06/01/2025 01/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Paignton Academy
1.29 km • Paignton
Other
Sacred Heart Catholic School
1.45 km • Paignton
Other
Oldway Primary School
1.47 km • Paignton
Other
Hayes School
1.54 km • Paignton
Other
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
1.55 km • Paignton
Other
Preston Bridge School
1.63 km •
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kings Ash Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Paignton, Torbay.
Kings Ash Academy has 333 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Kings Ash Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The admissions policy at Kings Ash Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Kings Ash Academy is Mr Robert Fitzsimmons.
Kings Ash Academy is at Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA, in the Torbay local authority, South West.
Kings Ash Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Robert Fitzsimmons
Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA
01803555657
www.kingsashacademy.org/
Location
TQ3 3XA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138773
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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