What is Kingsley School like?

Kingsley School is building a reputation as a top school for families looking for a balanced education. It is non-selective and supports its students according to their needs and abilities: those requiring support with dyslexia or other specific needs will receive the same level of support as those aiming for Oxbridge or Medical School.

Local day pupils are increasingly attracted by the school’s sports academies. These include vibrant rugby and football scenes and the independent school sector’s first surf school of excellence.

Students enjoy greater independence in sixth form, with exclusive access to a well-designed sixth form centre split into a quiet study area and a social common room.

Teachers and students are friendly, engaging, and seem to enjoy healthy and productive relations with each other.

Is Kingsley School Devon a good school?

Without being religious, the school’s vibe is healthy and wholesome. Students here do not suffer the burden of pressure, and are very much encouraged to enjoy the rounded provision on offer.

There is no Saturday school, homework is done in class and no phones are allowed until sixth form. In addition to the sports academies, pupils can utilise the fully equipped judo dojo, take up gymnastics, grow produce at the school’s Earth centre, and get involved with cooking.

The school is adept at allowing students to explore opportunities through their interests. For example, the surf academy also provides pupils with opportunities to make their own boards, apply graphic design, and explore photography, videography and commerce through the world of surfing.

What is boarding like at Kingsley School Devon?

There is a good mix of international and domestic boarders, with sixth formers occupying their own co-ed boarding house with shared communal areas and securely separated bedroom areas.

Younger students stay in their own girls/boys houses, which are all spacious, homely and well-equipped to occupy students when they are not enjoying the grounds outside.

One extremely useful aspect of boarding at Kingsley School Devon is that there are no exeats. Students can even stay during the half terms at a reasonable additional cost.

As you would expect, there are lots of additional fun activities and trips for boarders to enjoy at weekends.