St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Brixham, TQ5 0EE · Torbay · primary school
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29th 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,144 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts Club, Eco-committee, Scrapbook Club, Hover boarding, Zorbing, World Sports, Scooter, and Cooking Club. Sports include Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, tag rugby, dodgeball, rounders, cricket, and basketball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 56 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum or social development?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are proud and feel part of a close-knit community, noting it is ‘a small community where everyone knows each other.’ Leaders have high expectations and have designed a broad curriculum that stimulates pupils’ interests, resulting in positive attitudes to learning. The inspection confirms that the school has improved significantly since its previous rating, with leaders prioritising reading and fostering strong relationships with families.
Strengths
- Phonics is identified as a strength, with leaders checking progress regularly to ensure pupils do not fall behind and correcting misconceptions quickly.
- The mathematics curriculum is well planned and sequenced, allowing pupils to enjoy discussing and problem-solving with friends.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive and engage well in their learning due to necessary adaptations and individual support.
- The early years environment is designed to reflect and stimulate children’s interests, resulting in pupils who are calm, focused, and play well together.
- Pupils develop strong values of tolerance and respect, knowing the importance of showing mutual respect to different faiths and beliefs.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not use assessment effectively to adapt teaching in some subjects, meaning pupils do not always move onto more complex learning when ready.
- Attendance remains below leaders’ expectations for a minority of pupils, causing gaps in their learning and hindering the successful building of new knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders promoting a strong culture where pupils feel safe and staff are trained to identify and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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