Best 3 Primary schools in Torbay – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Galmpton Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Brixham; Watcombe Primary School (Primary) in Torquay; Oldway Primary School (Primary) in Paignton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Galmpton Church of England Primary School, Watcombe Primary School and Oldway Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Brixham, Devon, Torquay, Devon and Paignton, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Galmpton Church of England Primary School), published May 2024. The lowest is 2 (Watcombe Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Watcombe Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE and RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Galmpton Church of England Primary School TQ5 0LT	Watcombe Primary School TQ2 8NU	Oldway Primary School TQ3 2SY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Brixham Devon TQ5 0LT	Torquay Devon TQ2 8NU	Paignton Devon TQ3 2SY
Latest Ofsted	1 20 May 2024	2 10 Sep 2024	2 8 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	242	630
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE	Torbay (880)	RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.galmptonprimary.org	www.watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk	www.oldwayschool.co.uk
Telephone	01803842628	01803327419	01803557190
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Galmpton Church of England Primary School

TQ5 0LT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Brixham
Devon
TQ5 0LT
Ofsted: 1 20 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Website: www.galmptonprimary.org
Telephone: 01803842628

Watcombe Primary School

TQ2 8NU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NU
Ofsted: 2 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Torbay (880)
Website: www.watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk
Telephone: 01803327419

Oldway Primary School

TQ3 2SY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Paignton
Devon
TQ3 2SY
Ofsted: 2 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.oldwayschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01803557190

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.