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Combe Pafford School

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Combe Pafford School

Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NL

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Pupils
257
Ages
8-19
FSM
60.2%
Attainment 8
5.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
5.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
2.6%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.22
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Combe Pafford School

Combe Pafford School is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.5. The school has around 257 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Combe Pafford School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Combe Pafford School

What is Combe Pafford School's Ofsted rating?
Combe Pafford School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Combe Pafford School's latest exam results?
Combe Pafford School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Combe Pafford School located?
Combe Pafford School is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay (TQ2 8NL).
How many pupils attend Combe Pafford School?
Combe Pafford School has around 257 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Combe Pafford School with other schools?
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