The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 96
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 34.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Maskell (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
April 2014 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's School
Primary · Very close
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 311m away
Homelands Primary School
Primary · 313m away
Abbey School
Independent · 326m away
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 416m away
The Spires College
Secondary · 837m away
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Torquay Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay's Ofsted rating?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay take?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay?
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay is in Torquay, TQ1 4NZ, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay have a sixth form?
No, Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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