Which is the best primary school in Paignton?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Marldon Church of England Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Paignton, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Paignton ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Paignton?

9 primary schools in Paignton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Paignton, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Marldon Church of England Primary School
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7%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
2
Hayes School
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21%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
3
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
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10%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
4
Oldway Primary School
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11%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
5
Curledge Street Academy
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5%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
6
Kings Ash Academy
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5%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
7
Roselands Primary School
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3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
8
Sacred Heart Catholic School
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13%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
9
White Rock Primary School
Foundation school

1%

higher standard

51%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Paignton?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Marldon Church of England Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Paignton, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Paignton ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Paignton?: 9 primary schools in Paignton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.