White Rock Primary School
Davies Avenue, Paignton, TQ4 7AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
White Rock Primary School is a primary school in Paignton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 9th of 9 primary schools in Paignton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 July 2015, report published 2 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
This school is in the heart of the community. Close bonds between staff and families contribute to pupils feeling safe and cared for. The positive behaviour of pupils reflects the school values of teamwork, belonging, leadership and innovation. School leaders have high expectations for all pupils and staff. Throughout the school, pupils have positive attitudes to learning. School leaders meet regularly with groups of pupils to understand the impact of leadership decisions. As a result, pupils say they feel their ideas are valued. Pupils learn to be independent and are trusted to carry out important roles around the school. They act as junior librarians, digital leaders and sports leaders. Pupils are also responsible for caring for the school's goats and take their responsibility seriously. Pupils are proud of their roles and carry out their duties diligently. This means that the school is able to offer a range of experiences that provide all pupils with a broad and rich curriculum. Pupils talk positively about the range of extra-curricular activities, such as netball, football and Mandarin club. The school choir also performs for the local residential home. These clubs help to develop pupils' interests as well as build confidence.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively in order to check what pupils know and remember. This means that some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge, while other pupils do not move on to more complex work when they are ready to. The school should ensure that staff use assessment effectively in order to check what pupils know and to respond swiftly to ensure that gaps in knowledge are quickly addressed and learning is suitably adapted to meet the needs of all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
92 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
666 pupils on roll, with places for 655
Schools near White Rock Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselands Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| Hayes School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Curledge Street Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Tomkinson
- Phone
- 01803577940
- Address
- Davies Avenue, Paignton, TQ4 7AW
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 113216
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.