Which is the best primary school in Torbay?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Galmpton Church of England Primary School ranks first of 30 ranked primary schools in Torbay, with 91% 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 Torbay 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 Torbay?

30 primary schools in Torbay 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.

Primary schools in Torbay, ranked

The 30 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
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
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25%

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91%

expected standard
2
Ilsham Church of England Academy
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23%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
3
Torre Church of England Academy
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16%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
4
Warberry CofE Academy
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17%

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83%

expected standard
5
Hayes School
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21%

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79%

expected standard
6
Sherwell Valley Primary School
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6%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
7
Lift Barton Hill
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9%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
8
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
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10%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
9
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
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13%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
10
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
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2%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
11
Oldway Primary School
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11%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
12
Shiphay Learning Academy
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6%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
13
Furzeham Primary School
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5%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
14
Curledge Street Academy
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5%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
15
Preston Primary School
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11%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
16
Kings Ash Academy
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5%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
17
Brixham Church of England Primary School
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6%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
18
Homelands Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
19
Roselands Primary School
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3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
20
Sacred Heart Catholic School
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13%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
21
St Margaret's Academy
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5%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
22
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
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7%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
23
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
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2%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
24
White Rock Primary School
Foundation school

1%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
25
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
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4%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
26
Cockington Primary School
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6%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
27
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
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6%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
28
Watcombe Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

37%

expected standard
29
Upton St James CofE Primary School
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0%

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36%

expected standard
30
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
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0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Torbay?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Galmpton Church of England Primary School ranks first of 30 ranked primary schools in Torbay, with 91% 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 Torbay 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 Torbay?: 30 primary schools in Torbay 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.