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Paignton Academy

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Paignton Academy

Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA

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Pupils
1,582
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.6%
Attainment 8
36.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.1%
Basics 9-5
24.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.3%
EBacc APS
2.99
EBacc 9-5
2.3%
EBacc 9-4
3.4%
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About Paignton Academy

Paignton Academy is a secondary school in Paignton, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. The school has around 1,582 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA | More schools in Torbay

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Paignton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Paignton Academy

What is Paignton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Paignton Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Paignton Academy's latest exam results?
Paignton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Paignton Academy located?
Paignton Academy is a secondary school in Paignton, Torbay (TQ3 3WA).
How many pupils attend Paignton Academy?
Paignton Academy has around 1,582 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Paignton Academy with other schools?
View Paignton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Torbay.