Brixham Church of England Primary School
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brixham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Brixham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 4th of 5 primary schools in Brixham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2023, report published 21 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
Brixham Church of England Primary is a welcoming school. Staff know pupils as individuals. Parents appreciate the family feel and the care that staff show to their children. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. They ensure that pupils are well prepared for their next steps in life. Pupils demonstrate calm and respectful behaviour throughout the school day. They are keen to talk to visitors and are proud of their school. At playtimes, pupils are active and engage in a range of activities. Many of these involve pupils of different ages. Pupils share, take turns and show competitive spirit. Children in the early years learn successfully, both through play and exploration. Pupils enjoy the trips and visits that are available to them, such as to a local zoo and museums. Pupils in Year 5 recently experienced a French lesson at a local secondary school. This allowed them to experience learning a language at the next level. Pupils also benefit from opportunities to develop leadership, such as through membership of the ethos group, as prefects, librarians, or by acting as 'healthy helpers' at lunchtime.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use the information they gain through assessment to address misconceptions or gaps in knowledge. Therefore, pupils do not build their knowledge in these subjects in the detail they need. Leaders should ensure that assessment is purposeful and used to adapt the curriculum to support pupils to know and remember more.
- There is a limited range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to participate in. This means they do not benefit from a broad range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Leaders should ensure that all pupils gain a rich set of experiences during their time at the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
187 pupils on roll, with places for 252
Schools near Brixham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furzeham Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| White Rock Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jenny Stewart
- Phone
- 01803882575
- Address
- Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 147813
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.