Barton Hill Academy
URN: 138369 • Torquay TQ2 8JA
Overview
- Name
- Barton Hill Academy
- URN
- 138369
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Smith (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01803327161
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barton Hill Road, Torquay TQ2 8JA
Summary
Barton Hill Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Torquay, Torbay, with a current enrolment of 603 pupils and a capacity of 674. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore their potential and "find their remarkable." This ethos underpins the school's approach to education, aiming to provide diverse experiences that inspire students to envision their unique futures.
The academy places a strong emphasis on communication with families, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their children's education. The leadership team, led by Principal Samantha Smith since April 2022, brings extensive experience in education, both domestically and internationally. The Academy Council, chaired by Jim Parker, actively contributes to the school's community involvement and development.
Barton Hill Academy also prioritises values such as equality, British values, and inclusivity, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The school actively promotes a culture of care and collaboration among students, fostering a positive learning environment.
The academy places a strong emphasis on communication with families, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their children's education. The leadership team, led by Principal Samantha Smith since April 2022, brings extensive experience in education, both domestically and internationally. The Academy Council, chaired by Jim Parker, actively contributes to the school's community involvement and development.
Barton Hill Academy also prioritises values such as equality, British values, and inclusivity, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The school actively promotes a culture of care and collaboration among students, fostering a positive learning environment.
Useful links
- Letters sent home (sen)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Term Dates (other)
- Home (other)
- Our School (other)
- Academy Council (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Policies & Statutory Info (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery (70.2)
- Sherwell Valley Primary School (65.3)
- Warberry CofE Academy (60.8)
- Upton St James CofE Primary School (60.2)
- Ilsham Church of England Academy (59.4)
Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 674
- Pupils
- 603
- Boys
- 312
- Girls
- 291
- FSM %
- 39.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 603 | 312 | 291 | 674 | 39.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 625 | 322 | 303 | 674 | 42.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 664 | 352 | 312 | 674 | 45.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 664 | 352 | 312 | 674 | 45.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 666 | 345 | 321 | 674 | 48.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 659 | 346 | 313 | 674 | 42.00 |
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