Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2022
Pupils arrive at school each morning eager to learn. They look forward to finding out what they will learn next. Leaders have high expectations for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils try their best to meet leaders' ambitious expectations. Pupils are very clear about what is expected of them. They told inspectors that all adults treat them fairly. Pupils say that the Christian values guide them towards making positive choices. Pupils show respect for each other. They act in a calm and considerate manner when moving around the building. Bullying does not happen often. Pupils know that adults would help them if it did. Pupils learn about the different types of bullying, including online. Parents comment that there have been many positive changes to the school in recent years. They appreciate the care that staff members show to pupils. This helps pupils to feel safe. One parent said, 'Staff genuinely care about the pupils and their families'.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not use assessment well in some subjects to understand how well pupils know and remember the curriculum over time. Pupils sometimes develop gaps in their learning and cannot talk confidently about what they know. Leaders need to ensure that assessment enables teachers to use information about what pupils know and remember to plan subsequent learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
145 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Church of England Academy | 0.3 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 84% met the expected standard |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Cockington Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 46% met the expected standard |
| Shiphay Learning Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% 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
- Phone
- 01803613095
- 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.