Marldon Church of England Primary School
URN: 113465 • Paignton TQ3 1PD
Overview
- Name
- Marldon Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 113465
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Harding (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803557797
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marldon Cross Hill, Paignton TQ3 1PD
Summary
Marldon Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Paignton, Devon, with a capacity of 210 pupils. The school promotes a strong ethos rooted in Christian values, including friendship, perseverance, justice, compassion, and courage. As a Silver Rights Respecting School, Marldon prioritises children's rights and encourages pupils to engage in decision-making through their Rights Respecting Ambassadors.
The curriculum at Marldon is designed to create a communication-friendly environment, where vocabulary development and emotional awareness are central to learning. The school implements the "Mind Up" approach, fostering resilience, mindfulness, and gratitude among students. Enrichment opportunities, such as caving, climbing, and scuba diving, complement classroom learning, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Marldon also offers support for families through initiatives like the 'Early Birds' morning club and provides access to technology with chrome books and iPads for all students. The school is part of The United Schools Federation, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing among schools to benefit all pupils.
The curriculum at Marldon is designed to create a communication-friendly environment, where vocabulary development and emotional awareness are central to learning. The school implements the "Mind Up" approach, fostering resilience, mindfulness, and gratitude among students. Enrichment opportunities, such as caving, climbing, and scuba diving, complement classroom learning, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Marldon also offers support for families through initiatives like the 'Early Birds' morning club and provides access to technology with chrome books and iPads for all students. The school is part of The United Schools Federation, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing among schools to benefit all pupils.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- What is the role of School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Curriculum Intent Statement (download)
- Manage options (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Parents (other)
- Attendance (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oldway Primary School (70.2)
- Roselands Primary School (70.2)
- White Rock Primary School (68.9)
- Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School (65.0)
- Sacred Heart Catholic School (59.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | 108 | 102 | 210 | 14.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 110 | 102 | 210 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 110 | 101 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 110 | 101 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 108 | 101 | 210 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 207 | 109 | 98 | 197 | 6.30 |
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