SchoolScoresSchools in Paignton
All 14 schools in Paignton: 10 state primary schools, 1 state secondary school, 1 special school and 2 independent schools, with Ofsted inspections, results and admissions dates.
Best primary schools in Paignton
Council admissions: Torbay, Devon.
Primary schools (10) · Secondary schools (1) · Special schools (1) · Independent schools (2)
Primary schools
10 schools.
- Collaton St Mary CofE Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Curledge Street Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hayes School Academy · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Ash Academy Academy · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marldon CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldway Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roselands Primary School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic School Academy · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Academy Free school · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- White Rock Primary School Foundation school · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Secondary schools
1 school.
- Paignton Academy Academy · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
Special schools
1 school.
- Brunel School Special academy · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
Independent schools
2 schools.
- Cambian Devon School Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Preston Bridge School Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Page updated 26 September 2026.