Is Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 8th of 31 primary schools in Torbay. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 44% of pupils at Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay?

Applications for Reception places at Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay

St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4NZ

Local ranking8th of 31 primary schools in Torbay

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

178

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 September 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 44.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 96
Boys: 58 (54%)
Girls: 49 (46%)
Capacity: 178 (60% full)
SEND: 44.8%
FSM Eligible: 34.4%
EAL: 8.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.4%
SEN Support: 35.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,281/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.2%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.1%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Asian Chinese: 2.1%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Black African: 2.1%
Other: 2.1%

79.2%

White British

3.1%

White Other

3.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01803328480

admin@priory-primary.torbay.sch.uk

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St Catherine's Road

Torquay, South West

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Administrative

URN: 140743
UKPRN: 10045701
Establishment No.: 3617
Trust: PLYMOUTH CAST

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