Paignton Academy
URN: 138863 • Paignton TQ3 3WA
Overview
- Name
- Paignton Academy
- URN
- 138863
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Derwyn Williams (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01803403005
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waterleat Road, Paignton TQ3 3WA
Summary
Paignton Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Paignton, Torbay, serving approximately 1,582 students aged 11 to 16. As a member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, the school operates across two sites—Waterleat Road and Borough Road—while maintaining a unified educational approach. The academy emphasizes a disciplined yet supportive environment aimed at fostering academic, social, cultural, and emotional development.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Believe and Achieve – We Care," which reflects its commitment to community, ambition, relationships, and excellence. Paignton Academy strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum focuses on cognitive education, employing various tools and techniques to enhance lasting learning.
Recent exam results indicate a Progress 8 score of -0.3, with 20% of students achieving 5+ in English and Maths. The academy boasts a high percentage (96%) of students continuing in education or employment after Key Stage 4, highlighting its dedication to transforming life chances for all students.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Believe and Achieve – We Care," which reflects its commitment to community, ambition, relationships, and excellence. Paignton Academy strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum focuses on cognitive education, employing various tools and techniques to enhance lasting learning.
Recent exam results indicate a Progress 8 score of -0.3, with 20% of students achieving 5+ in English and Maths. The academy boasts a high percentage (96%) of students continuing in education or employment after Key Stage 4, highlighting its dedication to transforming life chances for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1590
- Pupils
- 1582
- Boys
- 865
- Girls
- 717
- FSM %
- 32.60
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1582 | 865 | 717 | 1590 | 32.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1528 | 834 | 694 | 1590 | 30.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1448 | 770 | 678 | 1590 | 28.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1448 | 770 | 678 | 1590 | 28.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1398 | 735 | 663 | 1590 | 26.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1374 | 740 | 634 | 1590 | 21.50 |
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