Ellacombe Church of England Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ellacombe Church of England Academy.

Torquay, TQ11TG Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ellacombe Church Road
Torquay, TQ11TG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138047
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 1TG
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
381
Free School Meals
44.2% (168 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
381 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together, we take footsteps towards a bright future."

Love Hope Trust Perseverance Stewardship

Our Christian vision is integral to Ellacombe Church of England Academy and our values of Love, Hope, Trust, Perseverance and Stewardship.

Facilities

sensory rooms large free-flow outdoor space with a well-equipped playground and decked areas indoor learning spaces home-cooked nutritious meals

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum with a focus on foundational knowledge Progression of knowledge and skills with retrieval practice Curriculum organised by subject domain with coherently sequenced lessons Medium-term plans for each subject with progression and key vocabulary Assessment through continuous observation, marking/feedback, self- and peer-assessment Remote learning platforms: Google Classroom for Years 1–6 and Tapestry for EYFS

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am to 8:30am. After School Club runs from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, and is held at Little Stars Nursery. Booking and payment are via www.mychildatschool.com. Breakfast club costs £2 per day. After School Club sessions cost £9 for the first child, with a 20% discount for any additional siblings. Emergency contact number for after school club: 01626 248796.

SEND Provision

Safeguarding is a priority and SEND provision is delivered in partnership with families. The nursery notes that individual learning and development plans (ILDPs) may be used to support progress. Families can be signposted to external services such as the Early Years Advisory service or speech and language services. SEND support is delivered in partnership with families. The school also references trauma-informed care and collaboration with NSPCC resources and Operation Encompass.

Admissions Criteria

Your child must be in full-time education at the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday. For the September 2026 intake, children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 are due to start primary school in September 2026. Applications open 15 November 2025 and close 15 January 2026.

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