Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Queensway Chelston Torquay Devon TQ2 6DB |
| Phone | 01803613095 |
| Reference Number | 140745 |
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School has shown significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to a Good rating overall. The school has established a positive learning environment where pupils are eager to attend and engage in their studies. Leadership demonstrates high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a clear commitment to embedding Christian values and respect among pupils, fostering a supportive and safe atmosphere. However, challenges remain in ensuring consistent assessment practices across the curriculum to avoid gaps in students' learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 172 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.35%
Girls: 54.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 3 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 4 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 5 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 6 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.6% |
| African | 9.9% |
| Indian | 9.3% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Asian, Other | 6.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Irish | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Queensway Catholic Primary School | |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display eagerness to learn and respect for one another.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils based on mutual respect.
- The curriculum is ambitious, and teachers match learning activities well to the planned curriculum.
- Pupils receive effective phonics instruction from the start of their education.
- Pupils enjoy reading and most develop into confident readers.
- Staff consider their workload and well-being, feeling supported by leadership.
- Pupils engage in diverse extracurricular activities promoting character development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment practices across some subjects, leading to gaps in pupil learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN |
0.34 miles |
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Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES |
0.39 miles |
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Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP |
0.63 miles |
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Shiphay Learning Academy
Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF |
0.68 miles |
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Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ |
0.79 miles |
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG |
1.11 miles |
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Homelands Primary School
Westhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT |
1.11 miles |
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Lift Barton Hill
Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA |
1.16 miles |
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St Margaret's Academy
Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA |
1.19 miles |
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ |
1.25 miles |
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Abbey School
Hampton Court, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR |
1.42 miles |
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH |
1.42 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY |
1.43 miles |
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Warberry CofE Academy
Cedars Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1SB |
1.6 miles |
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN |
1.61 miles |
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Watcombe Primary School
Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU |
1.76 miles |
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Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ |
2.06 miles |
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Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5HN |
2.1 miles |
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Marldon Church of England Primary School
Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PD |
2.4 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY |
2.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY |
0.18 miles |
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
0.24 miles |
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Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU |
0.56 miles |
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN |
1.11 miles |
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The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE |
1.25 miles |
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Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL |
1.76 miles |
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Mayfield School
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH |
1.9 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
2.26 miles |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
2.44 miles |
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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA |
3.42 miles |
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Cambian Devon School
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7DQ |
3.8 miles |
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Glendinning Academy
Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD |
4.08 miles |
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South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ |
4.44 miles |
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South Devon UTC
Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA |
4.71 miles |
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Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF |
4.91 miles |