The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Amelia Harding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTorquay Boys' Grammar School
Secondary · 394m away
Torre Church of England Academy
Primary · 547m away
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Wychbury House School
Independent · 816m away
Torquay Academy
Secondary · 903m away
Cockington Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Shiphay Learning Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School is in Torquay, TQ2 6DB, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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