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Best Schools in Torquay

Compare 27 schools in Torquay. Data includes Ofsted ratings and exam performance (Attainment 8, Progress 8, KS2 results).

Official data sourced from the Department for Education (DfE) • Last updated 24 Oct 2025

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27

Total Schools

1

Outstanding

20

Good

Primary Schools

21 schools

Secondary Schools

9 schools

Top Performing Schools in Torquay

Ordered by KS2 combined reading/writing/maths meeting expected standard (or the average of subject measures where needed).

Ilsham Church of England Academy

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Primary

Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JQ

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 9/12/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

92%

Maths Meets Standard

92%

Reading Progress

+3.7

Maths Progress

+4.1

174 pupils • 16.7% FSM • 6.3% EAL

Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

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Primary

St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NZ

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 9/28/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

94%

Maths Meets Standard

No data

Reading Progress

+2.9

Maths Progress

No data

76 pupils • 39.5% FSM • 9.2% EAL

Torre Church of England Academy

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Primary

Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 4DN

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 7/7/2021

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

80%

Maths Meets Standard

84%

Reading Progress

+1.7

Maths Progress

+1.5

333 pupils • 28.2% FSM • 12.9% EAL

Shiphay Learning Academy

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Primary

Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, TQ2 7NF

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Requires improvement

Last inspection: 4/5/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

85%

Maths Meets Standard

74%

Reading Progress

+1.2

Maths Progress

-0.7

460 pupils • 18.9% FSM • 5.2% EAL

Barton Hill Academy

Academy sponsor led

Primary

Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JA

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 9/26/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

67%

Maths Meets Standard

80%

Reading Progress

-1.8

Maths Progress

+0.1

645 pupils • 44.0% FSM • 6.5% EAL

Warberry CofE Academy

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Primary

Cedars Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SB

Ages: 2-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 12/6/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

71%

Maths Meets Standard

75%

Reading Progress

-1.1

Maths Progress

0.0

465 pupils • 21.7% FSM • 7.1% EAL

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Abbey School

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Primary

Hampton Court, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR

Ages: 2-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Not rated

No inspection date available

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

No data

Maths Meets Standard

No data

Reading Progress

No data

Maths Progress

No data

134 pupils • FSM data not available

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School

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Primary

Quinta Road, Torquay, TQ1 3RN

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 3/28/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

59%

Maths Meets Standard

69%

Reading Progress

-5.3

Maths Progress

-2.7

197 pupils • 25.4% FSM • 6.6% EAL

Barton Hill Academy

Academy sponsor led

Primary

Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JA

Ages: 3-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 9/26/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

67%

Maths Meets Standard

80%

Reading Progress

-1.8

Maths Progress

+0.1

645 pupils • 44.0% FSM • 6.5% EAL

Cockington Primary School

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Primary

Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP

Ages: 5-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Not rated

No inspection date available

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

63%

Maths Meets Standard

61%

Reading Progress

-2.1

Maths Progress

-2.2

492 pupils • 39.8% FSM • 15.7% EAL

Combe Pafford School

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Primary, Secondary, Post-16

Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NL

Ages: 6-19

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 10/17/2018

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

Maths Meets Standard

Reading Progress

-11.1

Maths Progress

-11.5

Attainment 8

No data

Progress 8

No data

English & Maths 5+

No data

English & Maths 4+

No data

268 pupils • 53.7% FSM • 1.5% EAL

Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Academy sponsor led

Primary

Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 1TG

Ages: 2-11

Gender: Mixed

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspection: 7/9/2018

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

79%

Maths Meets Standard

72%

Reading Progress

+1.7

Maths Progress

+1.7

400 pupils • 41.5% FSM • 13.0% EAL

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