St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
URN: 140644 • Torquay TQ1 4QH
Overview
- Name
- St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 140644
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Bruten (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803329070
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hartop Road, Torquay TQ1 4QH
Summary
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School, located in Torquay, is a mixed academy converter catering to 267 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school operates under a Christian ethos, promoting values such as love, joy, peace, kindness, hope, friendship, forgiveness, and trust. This foundation shapes the school community and informs the educational environment.
The curriculum at St Marychurch is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal development, encouraging pupils to flourish in a supportive atmosphere. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, which aim to enhance students' social skills and teamwork. Recent events, such as the Olympic festival and various sports competitions, highlight the school's commitment to physical education and community engagement.
With 28.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Marychurch is dedicated to providing inclusive support for all students. The school actively involves families in school life, as seen in community events like the Parents' Picnic, fostering a strong connection between home and school. For more information, visit their website at [st-marychurch-primary.org.uk](http://www.st-marychurch-primary.org.uk/).
The curriculum at St Marychurch is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal development, encouraging pupils to flourish in a supportive atmosphere. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, which aim to enhance students' social skills and teamwork. Recent events, such as the Olympic festival and various sports competitions, highlight the school's commitment to physical education and community engagement.
With 28.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Marychurch is dedicated to providing inclusive support for all students. The school actively involves families in school life, as seen in community events like the Parents' Picnic, fostering a strong connection between home and school. For more information, visit their website at [st-marychurch-primary.org.uk](http://www.st-marychurch-primary.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 24 October Last Day (calendar)
- 27 October Half Ter (calendar)
- Church and Community News (calendar)
- View All News (calendar)
- Latest Newsletter News (calendar)
- Latest Newsletter News (calendar)
- Latest Newsletter News (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
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
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 267
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 147
- FSM %
- 28.60
- Open date
- 2014-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 267 | 120 | 147 | 315 | 28.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 293 | 135 | 158 | 315 | 31.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 310 | 154 | 156 | 315 | 28.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 310 | 154 | 156 | 315 | 28.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 314 | 154 | 160 | 315 | 29.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 336 | 164 | 172 | 315 | 23.50 |
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