The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 654
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Bamber (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · Very close
Preston Bridge School
Independent · Very close
Brunel School
Academy · 376m away
Torbay School
Special school · 431m away
The Brunel Academy
Academy · 431m away
Curledge Street Academy
Primary · 881m away
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Hayes School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oldway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oldway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oldway Primary School?
Oldway Primary School currently has 654 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oldway Primary School take?
Oldway Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oldway Primary School?
Oldway Primary School is in Paignton, TQ3 2SY, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oldway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oldway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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