Torbay · South West
Schools in Paignton
13 schools have a Paignton postal address: 10 primary and 1 secondary, with the rest nursery, special, sixth-form and independent schools. Rank them on GCSE and KS2 results, check Ofsted, and add your postcode to sort by distance.
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Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across Paignton
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Paignton secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Paignton schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paignton Academy Academy converter · Not judged | 36.9 | -0.63 | 39% | |
| 2 | Brunel School Academy special sponsor led · Requires improvement | 1.5 | -2.44 | 0% | |
| 3 | Cambian Devon School Other independent special school | — | — | — | |
| 4 | Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Academy converter | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Curledge Street Academy Academy converter | — | — | — | |
| 6 | Hayes School Academy converter · Not judged | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Kings Ash Academy Academy converter · Good | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Marldon Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Oldway Primary School Academy converter · Good | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Roselands Primary School Academy converter · Good | — | — | — |
All schools in Paignton (A–Z)
1–13 of 13 schools
- Brunel SchoolNot applicable · TQ3 2AL
- Cambian Devon SchoolNot applicable · TQ4 7DQ
- Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · TQ3 3YA
- Curledge Street AcademyPrimary · TQ4 5BA
- Hayes SchoolPrimary · TQ4 5PJ
- Kings Ash AcademyPrimary · TQ3 3XA
- Marldon Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · TQ3 1PD
- Oldway Primary SchoolPrimary · TQ3 2SY
- Paignton AcademySecondary · TQ3 3WA
- Roselands Primary SchoolPrimary · TQ4 7RQ
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · TQ3 2SH
- St Michael's Church of England AcademyPrimary · TQ4 5EW
- White Rock Primary SchoolPrimary · TQ4 7AW
Admissions and catchment distances
Paignton schools are in Torbay (11) and Devon (2). Apply through the council where you live, even for a school across a council border.
Common questions about schools in Paignton
How many schools are there in Paignton?
13 open schools have a Paignton postal address: 10 primary, 1 secondary and 2 others (nursery, special, sixth-form and independent).
Which state secondary schools in Paignton have the best GCSE results?
By Attainment 8 in the latest Department for Education results: Paignton Academy (36.9). Progress 8, grade 5+ English and maths and Ofsted are in the table on this page.
Which council handles school admissions in Paignton?
Paignton schools are in Torbay and Devon. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in a neighbouring council area, and each school’s admission rules decide who gets a place.