Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Brixham, TQ5 0LT · Torbay · primary school
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1st of 30 primary schools in Torbay we can score, 31 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 3,999 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Galmpton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 25.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spanish, Cooking, Choir, and Rock Steady clubs. Music options include ukulele, woodwind, guitar, piano, and drumming. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the music and arts clubs scheduled alongside core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Galmpton Church of England Primary School ‘thrive’ in a ‘highly inclusive setting’ where staff are ‘relentless in their passion to enable pupils to succeed’. The school delivers an ‘exceptional education’ underpinned by ‘academic excellence, character development and metacognition’, resulting in pupils who are ‘eager to learn’ and ‘rightly proud of their school’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘designed exceptionally well’, with teachers ‘expertly build[ing] pupils’ knowledge’ and addressing misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from ‘ambitious learning plans’ and ‘effective adaptations’, allowing them to progress successfully alongside peers.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with pupils showing ‘confidence in their ability to decode and blend words’ and gaining support to become ‘fluent readers’.
- Children in the early years ‘flourish’, demonstrating ‘high levels of concentration’ and being ‘exceptionally well prepared for their next stage’.
- Pupils’ ‘wider development is exemplary’, supported by ‘character development’ and active leadership roles such as ‘school councillors’.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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