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Torre Church of England Academy

Academy converter · TORQUAY · TQ1 4DN

Ages 3–11 · 310 pupils · Torbay

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

78%

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)78%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.1%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
267

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

37

Places offered

38

1st-preference offers

37

Total preferences (any rank)
64
Preferred offers (top 3)
38
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

310 pupils · 341 places

Pupils on roll
310
Boys / girls
152 / 158
School capacity
341
Capacity fill
310 / 341 (91%)
Free school meals
26.4%
FSM pupils
76
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Academy trust
THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Sponsor
The Academy for Character and Excellence
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Kendell

Location

Address
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road
Postcode
TQ1 4DN
Town
TORQUAY
County
Devon
Local authority
Torbay
District
Torbay
Constituency
Torbay
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in TORQUAY, Torbay, 310 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 26.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

Open schools in TORQUAY
28
Primary schools in TORQUAY
17
Academies among open schools in TORQUAY
68% (19)
Open schools in TQ1
14
Primary in TQ1
10
Open schools in Torbay LA
47
Primary in Torbay LA
31

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in TORQUAYNear TQ1

  • Upton St James CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Torquay · TQ1 4AZ · Torbay

    Ages 4–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM45.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Cockington Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Torquay · TQ2 6AP · Torbay

    Ages 5–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM34.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Sherwell Valley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Torquay · TQ2 6ES · Torbay

    Ages 2–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM17.1%
    • Demand0.98

    0.7 miles away

  • Homelands Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Torquay · TQ1 4NT · Torbay

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM40.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • St Margaret's Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Torquay · TQ1 4PA · Torbay

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM28.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Shiphay Learning Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Torquay · TQ2 7NF · Torbay

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM17.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Laura Kendell
Telephone
01803324007
Website
www.torrecofeacademy.org

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