Question 1

What schools serve Paignton?

Accepted Answer

There are 14 schools in Paignton, Torbay — including White Rock Primary School, Marldon Church of England Primary School, South Devon College, Cambian Devon School, Hayes School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Paignton?

Accepted Answer

Paignton has 10 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There are also 3 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Paignton?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Paignton, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Paignton schools are set by Torbay and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Torbay admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Paignton?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Paignton are set by Torbay as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Paignton

Primary Schools in Paignton (10)

White Rock Primary School

Marldon Church of England Primary School

Hayes School

Curledge Street Academy

Kings Ash Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Oldway Primary School

Roselands Primary School

Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

St Michael's Church of England Academy

Secondary Schools in Paignton (1)

Paignton Academy

Other Schools in Paignton (3)

South Devon College

Cambian Devon School

Brunel School