The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
- 321
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Mrs Laura Kendell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTorquay Academy
Secondary · 425m away
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 547m away
Wychbury House School
Independent · 739m away
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Secondary · 871m away
Cockington Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Homelands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Torre Church of England Academy?
Torre Church of England Academy currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Torre Church of England Academy take?
Torre Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Torre Church of England Academy?
Torre Church of England Academy is in TORQUAY, TQ1 4DN, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Torre Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Torre Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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