Shiphay Learning Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted judgements: Good

Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, TQ2 7NFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Shiphay Learning Academy is a primary school in Torquay for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 8th of 17 primary schools in Torquay. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 25 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

373 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals17.4%

17.4%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.8%

8.8%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Shiphay Learning Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Sherwell Valley Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
Torre Church of England Academy	0.9 miles	Report card: Strong standard	84% met the expected standard
Lift Barton Hill	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
Cockington Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	46% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Lee
Phone: 01803613556
Website: shiphay.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, TQ2 7NF
Local authority: Torbay
URN: 136659

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.