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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.3 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,582
Capacity
1,590
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.9, the school performs in the top 90% nationally, but only 41% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% recommending the school, while Ofsted recently rated it as "Requires Improvement," highlighting the need for further development. Limited published data suggests that while there are some strengths, prospective parents should consider these challenges when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.9 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 41% | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
Parent View (112 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
85%
Progress is communicated
70%
My child feels safe
69%
School keeps me informed
67%
School has high expectations
65%
My child is happy
64%
My child makes good progress
62%
Behaviour is good
62%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other2.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.43011, -3.58593 · TQ3 3WA
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN138863
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.paigntonacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Paignton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Paignton Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Paignton Academy a good school?
Paignton Academy scores 3.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Paignton Academy?
Based on 112 Ofsted Parent View responses, Paignton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Paignton Academy in GCSEs?
Paignton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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