Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oldway Primary School is a primary school in Paignton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Paignton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 8 September 2024
- 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 25 June 2024
Oldway Primary is a friendly and inclusive school. Pupils are proud to attend. Staff are ambitious for what pupils can achieve now and in the future. Pupils understand the school's values of aspiration, responsibility and kindness. The school celebrates pupils' efforts and achievements in line with these values. The newly established 'hot chocolate or ice lolly with the head' has been well received. Pupils enjoy participating in the Riviera 70 during their time at school. This provides a range of 10 opportunities each year to broaden their school experience. For example, pupils visit the local beach and church and participate in activities to support their physical and mental health. Children in the Nursery and Reception Year explore the Oldway Wild Learning environment. They build camps and engage in water play, which ignites their curiosity and love for learning. Many pupils take on leadership roles, such as being a mental health ambassador, play leader or member of the school council. Pupils take pride in supporting their local community. They work as volunteers in the Oldway gardens and visit residents in local care homes. The school's swimming pool enables pupils to swim regularly. They become confident swimmers and are knowledgeable about water safety. Pupils benefit from a range of extra-curricular clubs. Popular choices include performing arts, Space Club and chess.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers do not use assessment effectively to check what pupils know and remember. As a result, some teaching does not remedy gaps or misconceptions in pupils' knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. The school and the trust should ensure that assessment supports pupils to build their knowledge and retain it in their long-term memory.
- In this period of significant change, the impact of new initiatives is not evaluated regularly and thoroughly. Therefore, the school does not have a detailed understanding of what is working well and what is not. The school and trust should ensure that there is regular evaluation of the impact of its school improvement strategies.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
91 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
598 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Oldway Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Curledge Street Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hayes School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Kings Ash Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Bamber
- Phone
- 01803557190
- Address
- Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 142361
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.