Ilsham Church of England Academy
Torquay, TQ1 2JQ · Torbay · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.7/10 against 4,254 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ilsham Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego and Baking clubs, or the choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 the current over-capacity status for new admissions? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Ilsham Church of England Academy
Overview
Ilsham Church of England Academy continues to be a good school, where the vision and values are central to the education pupils receive. Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning, benefit from strong community links, and are well supported by staff who know them well.
Strengths
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" that begins in the early years, where children get off to a "strong start" with engaging learning spaces.
- Core subjects of mathematics and reading are "well established," with staff having a "secure understanding" of the approach, leading to good pupil progress.
- Pupils appreciate the "opportunities and experiences" that enrich their learning, including workplace visits and extra-curricular clubs.
- Parents and carers are "overwhelmingly positive" about the support provided, describing the school as a place their child "thoroughly enjoys attending."
- Governance is effective, with leaders who "understand their roles well" and ensure actions have the "biggest impact on pupils."
Areas to improve
- Some pupils lack understanding of how individuals may require different approaches to meet their social, emotional, and academic needs.
- The school does not always maximise opportunities to address this, resulting in a lack of understanding of the diverse world around them.
- The trust must continue to embed a culture supporting pupils to develop a "secure awareness of all differences."
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 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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