Schools in Paignton
14 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (10)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Curledge Street Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kings Ash Academy Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oldway Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Roselands Primary School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy Free schools | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hayes School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marldon Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| White Rock Primary School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel School Academy special sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | — |
| Cambian Devon School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
| South Devon College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 14+ | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.