The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 40.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Keira Hayden
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary · Very close
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · 749m away
Hayes School
Primary · 753m away
Preston Bridge School
Independent · 853m away
Oldway Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Torbay School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Brunel Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Brunel School
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Curledge Street Academy's Ofsted rating?
Curledge Street Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Curledge Street Academy?
Curledge Street Academy currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Curledge Street Academy take?
Curledge Street Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Curledge Street Academy?
Curledge Street Academy is in Paignton, TQ4 5BA, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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