Best Primary Schools in Torbay
38 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Torbay, 38 primary schools educate 10,637 pupils, accounting for 46.9% of all primary schools in the area.
- Ofsted inspections in Torbay show 96.7% of primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 28 Good ratings out of 30 inspected.
- Primary schools in Torbay have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.26, with spending per pupil at £8,183, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- At KS2, 58.5% of pupils in Torbay's primary schools meet the expected standard, with 30.2% eligible for free school meals and 18.3% experiencing persistent absence.
FP
Furzeham Primary School
Brixham, TQ5 8BL
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence7.0%
Pupils248
P/T Ratio24.0
TL
The Lodestar Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8JE
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils40
P/T Ratio4.8
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
Brunel School
Paignton, TQ3 2AL
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence50.7%
Pupils48
P/T Ratio5.6
Hayes School
Ofsted
Good
Paignton, TQ4 5PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence7.0%
Pupils362
P/T Ratio18.0
PB
Preston Bridge School
TQ3 2AF
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils65
P/T Ratio–
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
LB
Lift Barton Hill
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8JA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence6.2%
Pupils603
P/T Ratio17.5
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Brixham, TQ5 9NH
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected44%
Absence7.6%
Pupils376
P/T Ratio24.3
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
Kings Ash Academy
Ofsted
Good
Paignton, TQ3 3XA
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence8.8%
Pupils333
P/T Ratio19.9
Torre Church of England Academy
Torquay, TQ1 4DN
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence5.2%
Pupils321
P/T Ratio25.1
Watcombe Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8NU
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected33%
Absence7.1%
Pupils225
P/T Ratio19.0
HP
Homelands Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 4NT
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence7.4%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio18.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 38 primary schools in Torbay, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Torbay | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 97% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,183 | £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.