Curledge Street Academy
Curledge Street, Paignton, TQ4 5BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Curledge Street Academy is a primary school in Paignton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 5th of 9 primary schools in Paignton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2014, report published 23 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2023
School leaders, staff and the trust have high expectations for all pupils. This aspirational culture is embedded across the school, and as a result leaders and teachers work together effectively to teach a broad and ambitious curriculum. Pupils are proud to be a part of Curledge Street Academy. Pupils' behaviour is informed by the school's motto to 'be safe, be kind, be ready' and the value of respect. Older pupils act as role models. As a result, pupils are kind to each other and low-level disruption is rare. Pupils are happy and safe. Due to the close relationships pupils form with staff, pupils are confident to ask staff for help. The school rightly prides itself on its nurturing culture. Those pupils who need extra support have the opportunity to spend time in 'the nest'. This nurture support helps pupils to manage their feelings and build resilience. Pupils take part in a range of extra-curricular experiences, such as ukulele club, line dancing club and cookery club. The school choir enjoys performing at a local retirement home. These experiences help to develop pupils' character and confidence.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, teachers do not always use assessment effectively to check pupils' understanding. As a result, pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The trust needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively so that teachers know when to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
439 pupils on roll, with places for 467
Schools near Curledge Street Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Hayes School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Oldway Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Roselands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Wilkinson
- Phone
- 01803557726
- Address
- Curledge Street, Paignton, TQ4 5BA
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 138772
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.