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St Margaret's Academy

Barewell Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4PA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
54%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
398
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Margaret's Academy

St Margaret's Academy is an academy converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 398 pupils on roll. It is part of ST MARGARET'S ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Torbay →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
398 / 420 (95%)
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

28.5%
Free school meals
6%
EAL
5.3%
SEN support
11.6%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

54%
Expected standard (RWM)
5%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

21.1
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
20.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24
17.67
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -4.4 vs 2023/24
£43,349
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↓ −£2,127 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,884
Spend per pupil
£7,073
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Barewell Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4PA
Phone
01803327090
Headteacher
Nicola O'Dwyer

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Margaret's Academy?
St Margaret's Academy is an academy converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Margaret's Academy have?
St Margaret's Academy has 398 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Margaret's Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
54% of pupils at St Margaret's Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Margaret's Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Margaret's Academy is part of ST MARGARET'S ACADEMY.
Where is St Margaret's Academy?
St Margaret's Academy is located at Barewell Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4PA.

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