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OpenURN 139540

Combe Pafford School

Academy special converter · Torquay · TQ2 8NL

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Age range

Ages 8–19

Pupils

239

Local authority

Torbay

Age range

Ages 8–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 8–19, in Torquay, Torbay, 239 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 57.9%.

Open schools in Torquay
28
Academies among open schools in Torquay
68% (19)
Open schools in TQ2
13
Open schools in Torbay LA
47

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TorquayNear TQ2

Overview

School type
Academy special converter
Age range
8–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139540

Location

Address
Steps Lane, Watcombe
Postcode
TQ2 8NL
Town
Torquay
County
Devon
Local authority
Torbay

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
239
Boys / girls
150 / 89
School capacity
244
Capacity fill
239 / 244 (98%)
Free school meals
57.9%
FSM pupils
106
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL
Academy trust
COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL

Contact

Telephone
01803327902
Website
https://www.combepaffordschool.co.uk/

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