Combe Pafford School

About Combe Pafford School

Combe Pafford School is an academy special converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 8–19. It has 257 pupils on roll. It is part of COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Torbay →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 8–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

257 / 244 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Steps Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8NL

Phone

01803327902

Headteacher

Sally Banfield

Website

https://www.combepaffordschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Combe Pafford School?

Combe Pafford School is an academy special converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 8–19.

How many pupils does Combe Pafford School have?

Combe Pafford School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Combe Pafford School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Combe Pafford School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.4 in 2025/26.

How does Combe Pafford School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Combe Pafford School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Combe Pafford School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Combe Pafford School is part of COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL.

Where is Combe Pafford School?

Combe Pafford School is located at Steps Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8NL.