Best Primary Schools in Torbay 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 31 schools across Torbay. Updated with 2025–26 data.

How many schools?
31
Open primary schools in Torbay
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
29 Good or better
of 31 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Galmpton Church of England Primary School currently leads
Methodology

Torbay has 31 open primary schools. Of the 31 with a published Ofsted inspection, 1 (3%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Galmpton Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Torbay follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
2. Ilsham Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
3. Torre Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
4. Warberry CofE Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
5. Hayes School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
6. St Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 70 View school
7. Lift Barton Hill
Primary
 Good 69 View school
8. Sherwell Valley Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school
9. Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 66 View school
10. Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
Primary
 Good 62 View school
11. Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 60 View school
12. Oldway Primary School
Primary
 Good 60 View school
13. Roselands Primary School
Primary
 Good 59 View school
14. Curledge Street Academy
Primary
 Good 58 View school
15. Brixham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 56 View school
16. Kings Ash Academy
Primary
 Good 55 View school
17. Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 55 View school
18. All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 54 View school
19. St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 54 View school
20. Preston Primary School
Primary
 Good 54 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Torbay

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Torbay?
There are 31 open primary schools in Torbay (closed schools are excluded). 1 of the 31 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Torbay?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Torbay is Galmpton Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Torbay?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Torbay?
Primary and secondary applications in Torbay are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Torbay council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.