The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Miss Nicky Postlethwaite (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Blagdon Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3YA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Devon School
Independent · 866m away
Paignton Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Kings Ash Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kings Ash Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Hayes School
Primary · 1.7km away
Roselands Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Curledge Street Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School take?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is in Paignton, TQ3 3YA, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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