Watcombe Primary School
Community school
Torquay, TQ2 8NU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 6% in England
28 of 30 in Torbay
Pupils
221
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
6.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 57% | 33% | 37% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Reading | 70% | 74% | 56% | |
| Writing | 60% | 56% | 48% | |
| Maths | 77% | 52% | 48% |
Nearby primary schools
- Lift Barton Hill · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- St Margaret's Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- Homelands Primary School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
- Torre Church of England Academy · 1.5 mi · Report card · Top 10% in England
Best primary schools in Torquay · Best primary schools in Devon
The neighbourhood
Watcombe Primary School is in Watcombe (typical home £255,000, crime high).
What is Watcombe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Watcombe Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Watcombe Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Watcombe Primary School is in the bottom 6% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.