Torre Church of England Academy, TORQUAY
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Torre Academy excels at helping all pupils achieve their best, with results significantly above national averages. The school creates a calm, respectful environment where pupils feel they belong and want to attend, supported by strong relationships with families. Beyond academics, the school broadens pupils' horizons through enriching experiences like residentials, theatre visits and university visits that build confidence and ambition.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in standardised tests by end of key stage 2, with strong early reading and maths outcomes
- Attendance is above national averages for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Learning behaviours are a strength with pupils showing positive attitudes, respect and empathy towards one another
- Early years provision is excellent with warm, purposeful interactions and smooth transitions to Year 1
- Leaders identify and support individual pupil needs promptly with skilled teaching and targeted adjustments
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Five-day residential, live sporting events, theatre performances, university visits, restaurant experiences
Torre Church of England Academy is a strong performer where pupils achieve well above national averages and benefit from an ambitious, research-informed curriculum that combines academic excellence, metacognition, and character education.
At a Glance
26.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 91%. Maths has improved from 80% to 86%. Writing has improved from 83% to 91%.
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
310 pupils
341 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - TORQUAY
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for TORQUAY
Admissions Demand - Torbay
Places available
1,452
Applications
1,044
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Torbay (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.94601%
Overall absence
6.94981%
Persistent absence
259
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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