Best Primary Schools in Torquay
22 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Torquay, 22 primary schools educate 6,074 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.61, reflecting a unique educational environment.
- Ofsted inspections in Torquay show 94.4% of schools are Good or Outstanding, with 17 Good and 1 Requires Improvement out of 18 inspected schools.
- Torquay's primary schools have 30.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 14.3% with special educational needs, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 13.0% respectively.
- KS2 results in Torquay primary schools show 55.4% of pupils meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 18.2%, and spending per pupil of £8,722.
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The Lodestar Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8JE
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils40
P/T Ratio4.8
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
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
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Lift Barton Hill
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8JA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence6.2%
Pupils603
P/T Ratio17.5
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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
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
Preston Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 6UY
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.3%
Pupils329
P/T Ratio22.4
Shiphay Learning Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Torquay, TQ2 7NF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence4.6%
Pupils416
P/T Ratio21.8
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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
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Mayfield School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8NH
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence11.2%
Pupils264
P/T Ratio7.8
St Margaret's Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 4PA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.3%
Pupils398
P/T Ratio20.8
Abbey School
Torquay, TQ1 4PR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils136
P/T Ratio–
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 6ES
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence4.9%
Pupils686
P/T Ratio23.6
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Torquay, TQ1 3RN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence5.7%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio22.0
CP
Combe Pafford School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8NL
Academy · Primary · Ages 8–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.3%
Pupils257
P/T Ratio8.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 22 primary schools in Torquay, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Torquay | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,722 | £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.