The best primary schools in Torbay

Compare 31 top-rated primary schools in Torbay, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Ilsham Church of England Academy.

Local Authority 31 scored primary schools

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Showing 24 of 31 schools (Page 1 of 2)

Compare the top two side by side: Ilsham Church of England Academy vs Hayes School

Ilsham Church of England Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
B80
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ1 2JQ

Hayes School

Ofsted: Strong
Score
B78
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Paignton, TQ4 5PJ

Brixham Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B72
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Brixham, TQ5 9HF

Galmpton Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B72
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Brixham, TQ5 0LT

Curledge Street Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
B71
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Paignton, TQ4 5BA

Torre Church of England Academy

Ofsted: Strong
Score
B70
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ1 4DN

Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C65
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ1 1TG

Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

Ofsted: Good
Score
C62
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ1 4NZ

Warberry CofE Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C61
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ1 1SB

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C60
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Brixham, TQ5 0EE

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C59
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Paignton, TQ3 2SH

Lift Barton Hill

Ofsted: Good
Score
C58
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ2 8JA

Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
C58
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Paignton, TQ3 3YA

Kings Ash Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C58
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Paignton, TQ3 3XA

Preston Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C57
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ2 6UY

Eden Park Primary & Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C57
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Brixham, TQ5 9NH

White Rock Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C55
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Location
Paignton, TQ4 7AW

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D54
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ2 6DB

Shiphay Learning Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D53
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ2 7NF

St Margaret's Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D52
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ1 4PA

Sherwell Valley Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D52
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ2 6ES

Homelands Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
D52
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ1 4NT

Roselands Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D50
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Paignton, TQ4 7RQ

Watcombe Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D48
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Torquay, TQ2 8NU

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15 January 2027
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16 April 2027

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