There are 22 schools in Paignton (excluding independent schools), including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Paignton has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Paignton under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Paignton
| Total Schools | 22 |
| Total Pupils | 10,001 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.84 |
| Median Free School Meals | 21% |
The median school in Paignton has 21% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 49th highest figure in Devon. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 5 of Paignton's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Paignton is 20.84 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 45th highest ratio in Devon, and the 726th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
Primaries
14
0% Outstanding • 79% Good
Secondaries
4
25% Outstanding • 50% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Paignton's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 11 schools or 79% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 21% and 21% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 7.14% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Paignton's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 218 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Curledge Street Academy | 2–11 yrs | 467 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Hayes School | 3–11 yrs | 446 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
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| Kings Ash Academy | 2–11 yrs | 446 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Oldway Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
High |
High |
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| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Preston Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 331 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Roselands Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| Sacred Heart Catholic School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 670 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Shiphay Learning Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
High |
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| St Michael's Church of England Academy | 2–11 yrs | 210 | Church of England | ||||
| White Rock Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 655 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Most of Paignton's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and low - about 50% and 25% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Paignton's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | 11–18 yrs | 982 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Paignton Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,590 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Very low |
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| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 1,160 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Torquay Girls Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 900 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
Most of Paignton's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Devon College | 14–99 yrs |
Good |