The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 267
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jane Bird (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Primary · 311m away
Abbey School
Independent · 368m away
St Margaret's School
Primary · 439m away
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 560m away
Homelands Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Combe Pafford School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Spires College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Watcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School currently has 267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School take?
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School is in Torquay, TQ1 4QH, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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