- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.7
Schools in TQ3
A postcode district in Torbay
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: TQ3 is a postcode district in Torbay with 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries146 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All TQ3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TQ3
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in TQ3
6 in TQ3, best first
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Paignton, TQ3 3YA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 199
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
19 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.6
Top Secondary Schools in TQ3
3 in TQ3, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
265 first choices, 286 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 1,568
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in TQ3
6 in TQ3, highest Ofsted grade first
Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School
Paignton, TQ3 1TB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton
Paignton, TQ3 3YA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Thinkers@Kings Ash
Paignton, TQ3 3XA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in TQ3
2 in TQ3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brunel School
Paignton, TQ3 2AL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 42.8%
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Preston Bridge School
Tq3 2af · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in TQ3
1 in TQ3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Preston Bridge School
Tq3 2af · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TQ3, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in TQ3 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every TQ3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TQ3 has 14 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in TQ3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about TQ3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TQ3?
TQ3 has 14 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in TQ3?
The highest-ranked schools in TQ3 on Eduscope are Marldon Church of England Primary School, Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School, Sacred Heart Catholic School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in TQ3?
There is 1 independent school in TQ3, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in TQ3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in TQ3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.