School Summary

Paignton Academy


Boys: 770
Girls: 678
Total Pupils: 1448
Opened: 01-10-2012
Ofsted: Requires improvement
: Derwyn Williams
Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 3WA
Telephone: 01803403005
Website: http://www.paigntonacademy.org

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AdministrativeWard (name): Clifton with Maidenway
AdmissionsPolicy (code): 4
AdmissionsPolicy (name): Non-selective
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CensusDate: 20-01-2022
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County (name): Devon
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DistrictAdministrative (name): Torbay
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Easting: 287454
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EstablishmentNumber: 4001
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GOR (name): South West
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Gender (code): 3
Gender (name): Mixed
HeadFirstName: Derwyn
HeadLastName: Williams
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LA (name): Torbay
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LastChangedDate: 01-06-2023
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NumberOfBoys: 770
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NumberOfPupils: 1448
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OfficialSixthForm (code): 2
OfficialSixthForm (name): Does not have a sixth form
OfstedLastInsp: 06-07-2022
OfstedRating (name): Requires improvement
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OpenDate: 01-10-2012
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ParliamentaryConstituency (name): Totnes
PercentageFSM: 28.60
PhaseOfEducation (code): 4
PhaseOfEducation (name): Secondary
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SchoolCapacity: 1590
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SchoolWebsite: http://www.paigntonacademy.org
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SpecialClasses (name): Not applicable
StatutoryHighAge: 16
StatutoryLowAge: 11
Street: Waterleat Road
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TelephoneNum: 01803403005
Town: Paignton
TrustSchoolFlag (code): 3
TrustSchoolFlag (name): Supported by a multi-academy trust
Trusts (code): 2255
Trusts (name): BAY EDUCATION TRUST
TypeOfEstablishment (code): 34
TypeOfEstablishment (name): Academy converter
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UPRN: 10093139784
URN: 138863
UrbanRural (code): C1
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"As a parent of a child who is finishing year 7, we are very pleased with this school and could not wish anything better. It has fantastic team of teachers who have been very supportive especially of everyone who wishes to learn. Children are constantly recognised and rewarded for their achievements and I would certainly recommend this school. It has been an awesome start of secondary school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"As a parent of a child who is finishing year 7, we are very pleased with this school and could not wish anything better. It has fantastic team of teachers who have been very supportive especially of everyone who wishes to learn. Children are constantly recognised and rewarded for their achievements and I would certainly recommend this school. It has been an awesome start of secondary school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Viktoria Guerin","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100096364363811186361\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjW18S7rQAHN7jXNbD7O8shdUw3elIzaJIjY1q3UFxayEAE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-07-11T14:46:12Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"I would not reccomend anyone to go to this horrid school, i was called a slag by a permanent teacher for wearing mascara, actually bullied by another teacher for being in the lgbt community and when i told academy higher ups about it they said it was my problem and not theirs. Teachers are disgusting towards students with disabilities so dont send your child here unless you despise them.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I would not reccomend anyone to go to this horrid school, i was called a slag by a permanent teacher for wearing mascara, actually bullied by another teacher for being in the lgbt community and when i told academy higher ups about it they said it was my problem and not theirs. Teachers are disgusting towards students with disabilities so dont send your child here unless you despise them.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Rosie Hannah","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/101904149006125593028\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJjf9xCmt3uEfrJnSev9vkEBHaG8qjd4miECfddoVq7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-08-27T12:06:59Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"9 months ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"If I could put zero stars I would... my son been to one term and he had his bag grabbed to be pulled back by a teacher and told him he won't be successful when he older and good luck to him.... he now going to another secondary school who actually knows how to support a sen child and already putting steps in place for him... Paignton academy is the biggest mistake of my life. He started September 2022 now November 2022.... and there so much more been said and done in the small time he been there. Please please be mindful where u send your child too. . Awful staff awful school","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"If I could put zero stars I would... my son been to one term and he had his bag grabbed to be pulled back by a teacher and told him he won't be successful when he older and good luck to him.... he now going to another secondary school who actually knows how to support a sen child and already putting steps in place for him... Paignton academy is the biggest mistake of my life. He started September 2022 now November 2022.... and there so much more been said and done in the small time he been there. Please please be mindful where u send your child too. . Awful staff awful school","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"M S","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/109333639135248308718\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXF2WOo5YKOWjJpR327MELHgF3ihaj6b8hVdVkxQWi2JCoP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3"},"publishTime":"2022-11-30T17:15:28Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"7 years ago","rating":4,"text":{"text":"Whilst this School doesn't have the greatest reputation, I loved my 5 years at Paignton Community and Sports College. I achieved 12 A-C grade GCSEs and ABB at A-Level.\n\nThe opportunities I was given at this school were amazing, particularly the sporting events I was awarded. Teachers were always supportive of students wanting to learn, and pastoral support was always available. Considering this is a very large comprehensive School, I always felt welcome and never one of the masses.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Whilst this School doesn't have the greatest reputation, I loved my 5 years at Paignton Community and Sports College. I achieved 12 A-C grade GCSEs and ABB at A-Level.\n\nThe opportunities I was given at this school were amazing, particularly the sporting events I was awarded. Teachers were always supportive of students wanting to learn, and pastoral support was always available. Considering this is a very large comprehensive School, I always felt welcome and never one of the masses.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Jacob Gibbons","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102883559209187799373\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocL4FgLW1HDzMSdYO104lYjMluT_aPdkJpjZq7jXNpkJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2016-08-07T20:33:39Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"If you have a child with learning difficulties or a disability this school doesn't do anything to help them. Always say they will put things in place to help them but don't.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"If you have a child with learning difficulties or a disability this school doesn't do anything to help them. Always say they will put things in place to help them but don't.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Mark gill","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100529853283829420696\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIxK8apZiXusTpCPkmlviB_HMBx_kHglWeuXU5mBI_R=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-03-02T17:17:32Z"}]