Upton St James CofE Primary School, Torquay

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Upton St James CofE Primary School

St James Road, Upton, Torquay, TQ1 4AZ

A Good-rated primary school in Torquay where 36% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Church of England

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

50.0%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

60.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

53.0%

RWM Combined

36.0%

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About Upton St James CofE Primary School

Upton St James CofE Primary School is a primary school in Torquay, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 36% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 98 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St James Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AZ | More schools in Torbay

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Upton St James CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Jan 2012 — Good (predecessor: Upton St James CofE Primary School)

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Frequently asked questions about Upton St James CofE Primary School

What is Upton St James CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Upton St James CofE Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Upton St James CofE Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Upton St James CofE Primary School.

What are Upton St James CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

Upton St James CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 36% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Upton St James CofE Primary School located?

Upton St James CofE Primary School is a primary school in Torquay, Torbay (TQ1 4AZ).

How many pupils attend Upton St James CofE Primary School?

Upton St James CofE Primary School has around 98 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Upton St James CofE Primary School with other schools?

View Upton St James CofE Primary School'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.