Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sherwell Valley Primary School is a primary school in Torquay for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 5th of 17 primary schools in Torquay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2013, report published 27 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
Pupils talk with pride about their school. They say the best thing about school 'is the learning'. Pupils behave well and feel safe. Throughout the school, pupils are calm and respond well to instructions from staff. If pupils are worried, they know they can speak to any member of staff. School leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils. The school has rooted these expectations in the school values. Pupils learn values such as responsibility and respect in an age-appropriate way. For example, older pupils take on leadership roles. They apply to be prefects, environmentalists or mental health ambassadors. Digital leaders deliver presentations to other pupils to help them to stay safe online. Pupils are proud of these roles. They enjoy acting as role models to younger children. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), participate in a range of clubs to develop their skills and interests. For example, pupils take part in the amateur dramatics club, forest school and football club. Pupils develop their sporting skills to a high standard and compete at a national level.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not as well developed or implemented as successfully as the core curriculum. As a result, pupils' substantive knowledge is less secure and pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school needs to ensure the curriculum, in all subjects, is well developed and implemented effectively so that all pupils have the knowledge and skills they need to be ready for the next stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
88 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
694 pupils on roll, with places for 658
Schools near Sherwell Valley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Shiphay Learning Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Torre Church of England Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 84% met the expected standard |
| Cockington Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 46% met the expected standard |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cristy Nelson
- Phone
- 01803613296
- Address
- Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6ES
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 113240
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.