St Margaret's Academy
Barewell Road, Torquay, TQ1 4PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret's Academy is a primary school in Torquay for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 14th of 17 primary schools in Torquay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2013, report published 7 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 June 2023
The school's values of kindness, respect, responsibility and aspiration are central to how pupils behave and learn at St Margaret's Academy. Pupils value the strong and nurturing relationships that exist between staff and pupils. The vast majority of pupils uphold the high expectations that staff have of them. They show care and support to each other across the age ranges. Pupils know the impact they have on the school in their roles of responsibility. As a result, the school is a calm and purposeful place to learn. Pupils are enthusiastic and talk about their learning with pride. They know how this helps them get better in different subjects. Pupils are aware how subjects link together so they can transfer their knowledge. They use the 'seven skills of St Margaret's' successfully to support their language for learning. Pupils study a broad range of subjects, including learning outdoors. The outdoor lessons build pupils' resilience, independence and teamwork skills well. Pupils have a wide range of opportunities to enrich and extend their learning in the classroom. It prepares them well for the next stage in their education and to become active participants in their local community.
What the school should improve
- There is not a wholly consistent approach to the high expectations that leaders have for pupils at the school. At times, this means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is fully embedded and staff are consistent in their expectations of pupils. This will mean that the strong practice seen in some areas is replicated across the school.
- The behaviour of a small minority of pupils disturbs the learning and impacts negatively on the experience of school for some pupils. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders need to consider their actions to support the small minority of pupils who struggle with their behaviour and attitudes towards learning. This will help to reduce the impact this has on other pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
382 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Margaret's Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Homelands Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Abbey School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST MARGARET'S ACADEMY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola O'Dwyer
- Phone
- 01803327090
- Address
- Barewell Road, Torquay, TQ1 4PA
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 136602
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.