Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

A good academy converter school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School.

Paignton, TQ33YA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
4 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blagdon Road
Paignton, TQ33YA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145103
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Blagdon Road, Paignton, TQ3 3YA
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Capacity
218 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
209
Free School Meals
24.9% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 103.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
209 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving and Flourishing in our Christian Community"

Citizenship Leadership Explorers Expression Flourishing

Collaton St Mary is a Church of England Voluntary Aided School and a member of the Diocese of Exeter. We are an inclusive school and serve equally those of all faiths. We have strong links with the Church of St Mary – Collaton and Bay Church.

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome to Collaton St Mary Primary School. We are a vibrant, happy school that prides itself on our Christian values which underpin all that we do. Our curriculum encourages creativity, curiosity and ownership of learning, preparing pupils for the next phase of their education.

Facilities

Light and airy EYFS classroom Outdoor environment accessible all year round

Curriculum Highlights

Academic Excellence: deep knowledge across subject disciplines enabling high standard expression and confidence to challenge themselves Character Education: focus on developing character and enabling contribution to society Metacognition: emphasis on metacognition with an enquiry approach and tools for thinking within a knowledge-rich curriculum Gateways to learning: Citizenship, Leadership, Explorers, Expression, Flourishing guiding the curriculum Enrichment: opportunities to learn from experts and visits to enrich understanding Real-life writing: opportunities to write in real-life contexts; focus on handwriting, grammar and spelling Public speaking and presentation: development of confident spoken communication

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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