St Cuthbert Mayne School, Torquay
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Cuthbert Mayne School has high aspirations for all pupils and has successfully redesigned much of its curriculum to help them achieve more. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and provide excellent support for pupils with special needs, enabling them to learn with confidence. Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities including drama productions and cultural visits, creating a well-rounded education.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that has been successfully redesigned to increase ambition and help pupils achieve more highly
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with individualised help enabling them to access the curriculum confidently
- Positive pupil behaviour both in lessons and around school, with calm and respectful conduct
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities including musical productions, cultural visits to London and Paris, and sports clubs
- Effective sixth-form provision where students feel valued and receive good guidance for their next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains too low for some pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, which impacts their education and learning outcomes
- Teaching does not always check pupils' understanding robustly enough, especially for those with high absence rates
- Support for developing writing skills is inconsistent, leaving some pupils unable to express their knowledge effectively in extended writing tasks
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical productions, sports clubs, academic support, visits to London and Paris, careers programme
St Cuthbert Mayne School is a secondary school that has made significant improvements to its curriculum and teaching. The school provides a good quality of education where pupils benefit from positive attitudes to learning and strong support, particularly for those with additional needs.
At a Glance
41.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
103 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
47
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
1,001 pupils
1,115 capacity
114 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Torquay
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Torquay
Admissions Demand - Torbay
Places available
1,755
Applications
1,375
Got 1st preference
79.4%
Got preferred school
92.8%
Secondary admissions across Torbay (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.43731%
Overall absence
31.41994%
Persistent absence
993
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Cuthbert Mayne School
St Margaret's Academy
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Homelands Primary School
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Abbey School
Lift Barton Hill
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Watcombe Primary School
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
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