Paignton Academy
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Paignton, TQ3 3WA
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 11% in England
8 of 8 in Torbay
Pupils
1,568
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
11.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 37.5 | 36.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | 27% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 37% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.63 | — |
41% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy · 2.6 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School · 3.4 mi · Report card · Top 4% in England
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School · 3.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 4% in England
- Torquay Academy · 4.0 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- The Spires College · 4.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
- Brixham College · 4.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 14% in England
Best secondary schools in Paignton · Best secondary schools in Devon
The neighbourhood
Paignton Academy is in Blatchcombe & Blagdon (typical home £243,000, crime high).
What is Paignton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Paignton Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Paignton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Paignton Academy is in the bottom 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.