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  • Ilsham Church of England Academy
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  • Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
  • Sherwell Valley Primary School
  • Torre Church of England Academy
  • Warberry CofE Academy
  • Shiphay Learning Academy
  • Preston Primary School, Torquay
  • Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
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2025 Best Primary Schools in Torquay Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Torquay. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Torquay

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State · Primary
#1TORQUAY
#1,559England

Ilsham Church of England Academy

Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JQ
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
177 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School25 offers / 61 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#2TORQUAY
#3,258England

Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 1TG
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
381 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School24 offers / 33 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#3TORQUAY
#4,049England

Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NZ
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
88 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School14 offers / 22 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4TORQUAY
#4,713England

Sherwell Valley Primary School

Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6ES
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
656 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School86 offers / 127 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5TORQUAY
#5,592England

Torre Church of England Academy

Barton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4DN
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
313 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School45 offers / 63 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#6TORQUAY
#6,323England

Warberry CofE Academy

Cedars Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SB
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
426 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School49 offers / 75 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#7TORQUAY
#8,030England

Shiphay Learning Academy

Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, TQ2 7NF
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
439 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School33 offers / 60 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#8TORQUAY
#8,144England

Preston Primary School, Torquay

Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, TQ2 6UY
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
330 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School44 offers / 94 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Primary
#9TORQUAY
#8,149England

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6DB
Torbay council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
172 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School17 offers / 24 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Torquay

Interactive map showing primary and all-through schools in Torquay. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Torquay

Babbacombe is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Barton Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Barton Hill AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Barton Hill Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Chelston is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Sherwell Valley Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#9Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Sherwell Valley Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Cockington is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Cockington Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Cockington Primary School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Dartington is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASouth Devon Steiner SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
South Devon Steiner SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ellacombe is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Ellacombe Church of England AcademyStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Ellacombe Church of England Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Ilsham is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Ilsham Church of England AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Ilsham Church of England Academy#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Livermead is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Preston Primary School, TorquayStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Preston Primary School, Torquay#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Shiphay is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Shiphay Learning AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Shiphay Learning Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St Marychurch is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, TorquayStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#16St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Teignmouth is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ATrinity School, TorquayIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedChurch of England & CatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
Trinity School, TorquayN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Torre is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Torre Church of England AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/AAbbey School, TorquayIndependentPrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Torre Church of England Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Abbey School, TorquayN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Upton is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Upton St James CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Upton St James CofE Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Watcombe is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Watcombe Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Watcombe Primary School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wellswood is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Warberry CofE AcademyStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#13Homelands Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#14St Margaret's AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Warberry CofE Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Homelands Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Margaret's Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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