Paignton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waterleat Road Paignton Devon TQ3 3WA |
| Phone | 01803403005 |
| Reference Number | 138863 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1582 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.68%
Girls: 45.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 192 | 160 | 352 |
| 8 | 200 | 163 | 363 |
| 9 | 179 | 134 | 313 |
| 10 | 153 | 136 | 289 |
| 11 | 141 | 124 | 265 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 39.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 56 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 6 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Hayes School
Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ |
0.35 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
Fisher Street, Paignton, TQ4 5EW |
0.68 miles |
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Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blagdon Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3YA |
0.7 miles |
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Roselands Primary School
Lynmouth Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7RQ |
0.76 miles |
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Curledge Street Academy
Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA |
0.79 miles |
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Kings Ash Academy
Pimm Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA |
0.8 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH |
1 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY |
1.07 miles |
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White Rock Primary School
Davies Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7AW |
1.42 miles |
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Marldon Church of England Primary School
Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD |
1.98 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY |
2.12 miles |
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Stoke Gabriel Primary School
School Hill, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6ST |
2.45 miles |
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Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LT |
2.62 miles |
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Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Berry Pomeroy, Berry Pomeroy Primary Schol, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LH |
2.87 miles |
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Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP |
3.14 miles |
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Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES |
3.31 miles |
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB |
3.42 miles |
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Shiphay Learning Academy
Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF |
3.6 miles |
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Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN |
3.68 miles |
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Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ |
3.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cambian Devon School
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7DQ |
0.39 miles |
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South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ |
1.07 miles |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
1.12 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
1.29 miles |
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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN |
2.65 miles |
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
3.42 miles |
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY |
3.54 miles |
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Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU |
3.94 miles |
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The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE |
4.17 miles |
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On Track Education Totnes
Parragon Building, Ford Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LQ |
4.19 miles |
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Brixham College
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF |
4.28 miles |
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN |
4.44 miles |
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Totnes Independent School
Windmill House, 21 Ashburton Road, Totnes, Totnes, TQ9 5JT |
4.7 miles |
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King Edward VI Community College
Ashburton Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX |
4.85 miles |