Oldway Primary School

About Oldway Primary School

Oldway Primary School is an academy converter in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 654 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Torbay →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

654 / 630 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 2SY

Phone

01803557190

Headteacher

Emma Bamber

Website

http://www.oldwayschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oldway Primary School?

Oldway Primary School is an academy converter in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Oldway Primary School have?

Oldway Primary School has 654 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oldway Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Oldway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

How does Oldway Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Oldway Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Oldway Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oldway Primary School is part of RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Oldway Primary School?

Oldway Primary School is located at Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 2SY.