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Paignton, Torbay
Paignton Academy
Paignton Academy is a academy converter in Paignton, Torbay. The school has 1,582 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–16 1,582 PupilsURN 138863
Ofsted Report
Inspected December 2024
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
36.9↓ -9pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
24.2%↓ -21pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
88.6%↓ -4pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
18.9↓ -3pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
32.6%↑ +9pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
13.3%↓ -1pp
Teacher Turnover
1,582 / 1,590
99%
Capacity
Surplus
+£897,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Paignton Academy is a academy converter in Paignton, Torbay. The school has 1,582 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Derwyn Williams
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
09:00 – 13:00
Telephone
01803403005
Website
Address
Paignton, TQ3 3WA
Local Authority
Torbay
The School Day
09:00
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
13:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 8 available
Chess
Coding
Cooking
Drama
Duke Of Edinburgh
Football
Swimming
Thinking Schools
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Investors in People
Staff development & leadership
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Coat
Jumper
Waterproof
PE Kit
Shorts
Tracksuit
Trainers