Best Faith Schools in Torbay
16 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Torbay, 16 faith schools (19.8% of 81) educate 4,079 pupils, accounting for nearly a fifth of all schools in the area.
- Faith schools in Torbay have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 30.9%, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- Of the 11 inspected faith schools in Torbay, 1 is Outstanding, 9 are Good, 1 is Requires Improvement, and none are Inadequate, reflecting a 90.9% Good or Outstanding rating.
- Torbay's faith schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.98, with 66.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and 21.3% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
Brixham Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Brixham, TQ5 9HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence6.3%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio24.5
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Brixham, TQ5 0EE
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence13.1%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio19.0
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Brixham, TQ5 0LT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.5%
Pupils221
P/T Ratio24.0
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 4NZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence8.1%
Pupils96
P/T Ratio21.3
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 1TG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence6.5%
Pupils347
P/T Ratio21.7
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Paignton, TQ4 5EW
Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.8%
Pupils85
P/T Ratio21.0
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 2JQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.4%
Pupils175
P/T Ratio25.0
Warberry CofE Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 1SB
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence6.2%
Pupils421
P/T Ratio28.8
OL
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 6DB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence7.3%
Pupils172
P/T Ratio20.0
SH
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Paignton, TQ3 2SH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.8%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio27.5
Torre Church of England Academy
Torquay, TQ1 4DN
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence5.2%
Pupils321
P/T Ratio25.1
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Paignton, TQ3 3YA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence5.2%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio25.8
SC
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Torquay, TQ1 4RN
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.75
Attainment 837.3
Eng+Maths43%
Pupils992
SM
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 4QH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence5.9%
Pupils267
P/T Ratio19.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 81 faith schools in Torbay, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Torbay | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.75 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,567 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.