Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cockington Primary School is a primary school in Torquay for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 11th of 17 primary schools in Torquay. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2025, report published 9 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Pupils at Cockington Primary School are happy, safe and well supported. They benefit from the care of dedicated staff who are ambitious for every child. Regardless of whether pupils join the school at the start of their school journey or later, they are welcomed into the school's aspirational and inclusive culture. As a result, they quickly develop a strong sense of community and belonging. Although outcomes in national assessments have previously been below national averages in some subjects, current pupils' achievements are improving. The school's values are evident in pupils' attitudes and conduct. They show resilience when faced with challenges. Pupils also demonstrate high levels of independence and are motivated to learn. Positive behaviour is consistently modelled and upheld by pupils across the school. Behaviour is exemplary. A wide range of enrichment activities, including rugby, choir and cookery club, supports pupils' wider development. Opportunities such as representing the school in sports events contribute positively to pupils' character and confidence. Visits, including to a local aquarium, help pupils develop a meaningful understanding of environmental issues. Pupil voice is actively encouraged and respected. Through the school council, pupils contribute to decision-making and improvements. This has resulted in enhancements to lunchtime provision, which pupils value highly.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment does not identify whether pupils have secured the skills and knowledge they need. Therefore, some pupils develop gaps in their learning. The trust should ensure that all teachers use assessment information effectively to inform their teaching and to consolidate pupils' understanding over time.
- The school is in the process of strengthening subject leadership. The leadership of some subjects is not as effective as it is in others. This means that pupils do not learn as well in some curriculum subjects. The school and the trust should ensure that subject leaders are supported to develop a secure understanding of the curriculum and teaching and learning in their subject areas across the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
80 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
380 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Cockington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Torre Church of England Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 84% met the expected standard |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Swainson
- Phone
- 01803214100
- Address
- Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 149222
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.