Local authority profile and school directory
Total schools
110
Open schools
47
Closed schools
63
Primary schools
65
Secondary schools
15
Special schools
0
Nursery schools
0
Other schools
30
All-through, 16 plus, and other phase types
Schools with admissions data
39
83.0% of 47 open schools
Coverage
83.0%
Latest active admissions cycle per school
Average oversubscription
1.82×
Mean applications per place
Median oversubscription
1.72×
Middle value across schools with ratios
How open schools with admissions data are distributed across pressure bands.
Open schools with Ofsted data
43
91.5% of 47 open schools
Coverage
91.5%
Latest active inspection per school
Safeguarding concerns
0
3 schools with effective safeguarding
Grade distribution for schools on the previous inspection framework only. Report card schools are shown separately below.
Schools with performance data
45
95.7% of 47 open schools
Coverage
95.7%
Latest active performance cycle per school
Average Attainment 8
38.2
Mean across schools with KS4 data
Average Progress 8
Not available
Mean across schools with published P8
Average RWM %
57.7%
Mean reading, writing and maths expected standard
Average School Compass Score
61.0
Mean overall score for open schools with a score
Coverage
100%
Open schools with a School Compass Score
Schools scored
47 / 47
Open schools in this authority
How open schools with School Compass Scores are distributed across score bands.
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110 schools
| School name | Phase | Postcode | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | TQ3 3XA | Open |
| Kings Ash Primary School | Primary | TQ3 3XA | Closed |
| Lift Barton Hill |
Authority 107 of 127 in the directory
Summed across schools with latest admissions data in this authority.
Highest oversubscription ratios among open schools with admissions data.
| School | Oversubscription | Applications | PAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | 2.82× | 445 | 158 |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | 2.78× | 25 | 9 |
| The Spires College | 2.67× | 583 | 218 |
| Torquay Academy | 2.56× | 623 | 243 |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy | 2.44× | 61 | 25 |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | 2.35× | 61 | 26 |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | 2.34× | 68 | 29 |
| Homelands Primary School | 2.26× | 52 | 23 |
| Preston Primary School | 2.14× | 94 | 44 |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | 2.11× | 351 | 166 |
Based on the latest active admissions cycle per open school. Schools without DfE applications and offers data are excluded from aggregates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How latest inspections are recorded across open schools with Ofsted data.
Based on the latest active inspection per open school. Schools without Ofsted management information are excluded. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Average APS
31.9
Mean average point score per entry (post-16)
Average education %
85.5%
Mean sustained education destination rate
Average NEET %
7.6%
Mean not in education, employment or training
How open schools with key stage 4 performance data are distributed across Progress 8 bandings.
Highest outcomes by phase-appropriate headline metric (RWM for primary, Attainment 8 for secondary, APS for post-16).
| School | Phase | Measure | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | Primary | RWM | 91.0% |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy | Primary | RWM | 88.0% |
| Torre Church of England Academy | Primary | RWM | 84.0% |
| Warberry CofE Academy | Primary | RWM | 83.0% |
| Hayes School | Primary | RWM | 79.0% |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Primary | RWM | 75.0% |
| Lift Barton Hill | Primary | RWM | 74.0% |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | RWM | 73.0% |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Secondary | Attainment 8 | 71.2 |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | RWM | 71.0% |
Based on the latest active performance cycle per open school. Schools without DfE performance and outcomes data are excluded from aggregates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Highest overall School Compass Scores among open schools with available scores.
| Rank | School | Phase | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galmpton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 97 | Exceptional |
| 2 | Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | 96 | Exceptional |
| 3 | Torre Church of England Academy | Primary | 94 | Exceptional |
| 4 | Warberry CofE Academy | Primary | 94 | Exceptional |
| 5 | Hayes School | Primary | 89 | Excellent |
| 6 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Secondary | 88 | Excellent |
| 7 | St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 86 | Excellent |
| 8 | Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Secondary | 86 | Excellent |
| 9 | Ilsham Church of England Academy | Primary | 84 | Excellent |
| 10 | Lift Barton Hill | Primary | 79 | Strong |
Based on the latest School Compass Score (version 1.0.0) per open school. Schools without scores are excluded from averages and rankings.
| Primary |
| TQ2 8JA |
| Open |
| Mayfield School | Not applicable | TQ2 8NH | Open |
| Middleton Hall | Not applicable | TQ1 1SA | Closed |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | TQ3 2SY | Open |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | TQ3 2SY | Closed |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | TQ2 6DB | Open |
| Paignton Academy | Secondary | TQ3 3WA | Open |
| Paignton Community and Sports College | Secondary | TQ3 3WA | Closed |
| Preston Bridge School | Not applicable | TQ3 2AF | Open |
| Preston Primary School | Primary | TQ2 6UY | Open |
| Preston Primary School | Primary | TQ2 6UY | Closed |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | TQ1 4NZ | Closed |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | TQ1 4NZ | Open |
| Queensway Catholic Primary School | Primary | TQ2 6DB | Closed |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | TQ4 7RQ | Open |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | TQ4 7RQ | Closed |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | TQ3 2SH | Open |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | TQ3 2SH | Closed |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Primary | TQ2 6ES | Open |
| Shiphay Learning Academy | Primary | TQ2 7NF | Open |
| Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery | Primary | TQ2 7NF | Closed |
| South Devon College | 16 plus | TQ4 7EJ | Open |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School | Secondary | TQ1 4RN | Open |