St Margaret's Academy
Torquay, TQ1 4PA · Torbay · primary school
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19th 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 — 3.3/10 against 2,480 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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's Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's Academy
Overview
St Margaret’s Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by strong, nurturing relationships and a calm, purposeful learning environment. Pupils are enthusiastic about their education, benefiting from a rich curriculum that includes outdoor learning and robust support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The school’s values of “kindness, respect, responsibility and aspiration” are central to pupil behaviour, fostering a community where pupils “show care and support to each other”.
- Leaders provide a “rich and ambitious curriculum” from the start, with staff skilfully developing language and critical thinking, particularly in Reception and Key Stage 1.
- Provision for pupils with SEND is an “area of strength”, with staff successfully adapting learning to overcome barriers and providing precise, targeted support.
- Reading is a clear priority; leaders promote a “culture of a love of reading by all”, ensuring pupils read regularly and enjoy a wide range of texts.
- Pupils gain “a wealth of experiences” through community links, such as with a local retirement home, which fosters tolerance and awareness of others’ challenges.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is “fully embedded” and that staff are “consistent in their expectations of pupils” across all areas, as inconsistency currently hinders some pupils’ learning.
- Leaders need to address the behaviour of a “small minority of pupils” whose actions disturb others, to reduce the negative impact on the wider school experience.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders working closely with external agencies to support vulnerable families and staff remaining vigilant through regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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