Oldway Primary School

A good academy converter school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oldway Primary School.

Paignton, TQ32SY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
25 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Higher Polsham Road
Paignton, TQ32SY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142361
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
667
Free School Meals
22.0% (147 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
667 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Responsibility Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Oldway Primary School from Emma Bamber, Head of School, emphasising the school values of Aspiration, Responsibility and Kindness and a commitment to excellence, enjoyment, and a supportive learning community.

Facilities

Swimming pool Dedicated spaces for art and music Extensive grounds for outdoor learning Easy access to the grounds of Oldway Mansion and the beach

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes ILPs created each term with input from parents and the class teacher; SENDCO oversees and coordinates SEN support; links to Oldway Local Offer and SEND policy; information on medicines, intimate care, and medical conditions; CPOMS safeguarding system; information and guidance on Operation Encompass, NSPCC Childline, PREVENT, and Safeguarding resources; relevant policies available via [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Oldway Primary School is part of the Riviera Education Trust with Admissions policies for 2025-26 and 2026-27; Published Admission Numbers (PAN) are 90 places per year group (Reception through Year 6); Shells Nursery admissions are direct to the school; normal round admissions handled by Torbay Council; in-year admissions; admissions policy documents linked; contact the school or Torbay/Devon Admissions for details.

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