St Margaret's Academy
URN: 136602 • Torquay TQ1 4PA
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola O'Dwyer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803327090
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barewell Road, Torquay TQ1 4PA
Summary
St Margaret's Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Torquay, Torbay, with a current enrolment of 398 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school operates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, as evidenced by its designation as an Attachment Aware School. This approach aims to enhance emotional well-being and support for all students, particularly those with additional needs.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to engage and inspire young learners. Parents can find a wealth of resources on the school's website, including advice on mental health, online safety, and practical tips for supporting children's learning at home. The school also hosts various community events and workshops, promoting family involvement and collaboration.
St Margaret's Academy places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and community engagement, providing parents with access to vital information and support services. The school actively encourages parental participation through initiatives like the PTA, fostering a strong sense of community and partnership in education.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to engage and inspire young learners. Parents can find a wealth of resources on the school's website, including advice on mental health, online safety, and practical tips for supporting children's learning at home. The school also hosts various community events and workshops, promoting family involvement and collaboration.
St Margaret's Academy places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and community engagement, providing parents with access to vital information and support services. The school actively encourages parental participation through initiatives like the PTA, fostering a strong sense of community and partnership in education.
Useful links
- A good sentence needs a full stop (sen)
- Fair Play Day - free event for families with SEND children on 17.8.23 (sen)
- Helping our Children with Financial Common Sense (sen)
- January's Poet - Michael Rosen 9.1.23 (sen)
- Pictures sent in of from the day (sen)
- SEN - Weekly Parent Support Group (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Torbay SEND Family Voice (sen)
- Understanding Emotional Development - Parent Presentation (sen)
- Year 5 Willow Modelling with Cuisenaire 5.11.20 (sen)
Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST MARGARET'S ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 398
- Boys
- 194
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 26.90
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 398 | 194 | 204 | 420 | 26.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 409 | 202 | 207 | 420 | 28.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 401 | 201 | 200 | 420 | 32.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 401 | 201 | 200 | 420 | 32.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 414 | 202 | 212 | 420 | 31.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 202 | 212 | 420 | 24.60 |
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