The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 8–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 60.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Sally Banfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatcombe Primary School
Primary · Very close
Mayfield School
Special school · Very close
Steps Cross Special School
Special school · Very close
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Barton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lift Barton Hill
Primary · 1.1km away
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Combe Pafford School's Ofsted rating?
Combe Pafford School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Combe Pafford School?
Combe Pafford School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Combe Pafford School take?
Combe Pafford School caters for pupils aged 8 to 19.
Where is Combe Pafford School?
Combe Pafford School is in Torquay, TQ2 8NL, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Combe Pafford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Combe Pafford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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