Torquay primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Ilsham Church of England Academy, Ellacombe Church of England Academy, and Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay are among the highest-performing options, 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 20 schools serving this coastal town, families across Torquay have access to well-established primary schools with strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Barton Hill Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Sherwell Valley Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Cockington Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | South Devon Steiner School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Ellacombe Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ilsham Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Preston Primary School, Torquay | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Shiphay Learning Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #16 | St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Trinity School, Torquay | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England & Catholic | - |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Torre Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Abbey School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | - |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Upton St James CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Watcombe Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Warberry CofE Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Homelands Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | St Margaret's Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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