The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 686
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Head
- Mrs Cristy Nelson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTorquay Boys' Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Shiphay Learning Academy
Primary · 639m away
Torre Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Wychbury House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Torquay Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Cockington Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sherwell Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sherwell Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sherwell Valley Primary School?
Sherwell Valley Primary School currently has 686 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherwell Valley Primary School take?
Sherwell Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sherwell Valley Primary School?
Sherwell Valley Primary School is in Torquay, TQ2 6ES, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherwell Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sherwell Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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