Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Torquay for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 12th of 17 primary schools in Torquay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 May 2022, report published 14 July 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

145 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals28.3%

28.3%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.8%

24.8%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23.4%

23.4%, 8.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9%

9%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Torre Church of England Academy0.3 milesReport card: Strong standard84% met the expected standard
Sherwell Valley Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Cockington Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding46% met the expected standard
Shiphay Learning Academy0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good66% met the expected standard
Upton St James CofE Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good36% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PLYMOUTH CAST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Amelia Harding
Address
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6DB
Local authority
Torbay
URN
140745

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.