Paignton Academy vs Cambian Devon School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Paignton Academy
Paignton
Cambian Devon School
Paignton
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
10–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Torbay
Devon
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1568
25
Capacity
1590
30
Occupancy
99%
83%
FSM %
34.1%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Dec 2024
May 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
30.1%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-