Warberry CofE Academy

A good academy converter school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Warberry CofE Academy.

Torquay, TQ11SB Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
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
5 December 2023
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
Cedars Road
Torquay, TQ11SB
Phone
1803292642
Website
warberry-lap.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142287
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Cedars Road, Torquay, TQ1 1SB
Website
https://warberry-lap.co.uk/
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
426
Free School Meals
21.3% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.2 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 104.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Warberry CofE Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 105.0
2024 107.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
426 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Roots to grow, fruit to flourish"

Respect Resilience Compassion Honesty Responsibility Community

Church of England ethos; every child will flourish; education conducted in the context of Christian beliefs; values and spiritual development embedded within the school’s Christian vision; part of Learning Academy Partnership; staff and pupils are valued as God’s children.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Football Multi-skills Dodgeball Orchestra Netball Club Chess Club KS2 hockey lunch club

Sports

Football Netball Multi-sports Hockey

Facilities

Outdoor area Forest School site Two classrooms Shed Fire pit (planned) Fixed canopy (planned) Tree stumps Sensory equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum with progression of knowledge and skills Foundational knowledge, concepts and core skills with retrieval practice Assessment through continuous observation, marking/feedback and self-assessment Use of medium-term plans and progression documents to guide learning Remote learning available: Google Classroom for Years 1–6; Tapestry for EYFS

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 7:45am–8:30am (including breakfast); After School Club 3:00pm–6:00pm; £3.50 breakfast; £9 after school; 20% sibling discount; bookings via My Child at School app; terms and conditions apply.

SEND Provision

SENDCo leads SEND provision; SEND Support and Nurture Lead; Inclusion Team; information available on the SEND page.

Admissions Criteria

Reception places allocated via Torbay Council; apply between 1 November 2025 and 15 January 2026; if your child already attends Nursery you still need to apply; for more information call 01803 292642.

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