Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, TQ5 0LTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Galmpton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Brixham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 1st of 5 primary schools in Brixham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 April 2024, report published 20 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Pupils at Galmpton Church of England Primary School thrive. They are rightly proud of their school and everyone who is part of it. Pupils attend school regularly and they are eager to learn. Staff are relentless in their passion to enable pupils to succeed in all aspects of school life. Within a highly inclusive setting, staff have a strong desire to make a difference for all pupils, and they do. Pupils receive an exceptional education. This is achieved through an impressive curriculum, starting in the early years. It is underpinned by 'academic excellence, character development and metacognition'. These principles are woven through all subjects to enable pupils to build their knowledge very well across the curriculum. The character 'gateways' are at the centre of Galmpton. They steer the successful ethos of the school as well as the strong promotion of pupils' development. Pupils talk positively about how 'learning enquiries' help them to develop their understanding of the school values. For example, an enquiry about Charles Darwin explored the importance of determination and integrity. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school. They value the difference the school makes to their children. Parents praise the care and support the school provides for pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Galmpton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Roselands Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Furzeham Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katy Burns
- Phone
- 01803842628
- Address
- Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, TQ5 0LT
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 145104
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.