The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 44.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Head
- Ms Alison Helm (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Spires College
Secondary · 467m away
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 563m away
Warberry CofE Academy
Primary · 827m away
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Primary · 857m away
Homelands Primary School
Primary · 915m away
St Margaret's School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wychbury House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Abbey School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ellacombe Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ellacombe Church of England Academy?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellacombe Church of England Academy take?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ellacombe Church of England Academy?
Ellacombe Church of England Academy is in Torquay, TQ1 1TG, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellacombe Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ellacombe Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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