The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Head
- Mr Tim Nield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCombe Pafford School
Special school · Very close
Steps Cross Special School
Special school · Very close
Mayfield School
Special school · Very close
Barton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lift Barton Hill
Primary · 1.0km away
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Lodestar Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Watcombe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Watcombe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watcombe Primary School?
Watcombe Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watcombe Primary School take?
Watcombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watcombe Primary School?
Watcombe Primary School is in Torquay, TQ2 8NU, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watcombe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Watcombe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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