Combe Pafford School Catchment Area
Combe Pafford School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Torquay, Torbay , serving pupils aged 8–19, with 257 pupils, and a capacity of 244 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
8–19
Age range
257
Pupils
244
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Combe Pafford School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Combe Pafford School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Torbay. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Torbay before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Torbay catchment area documents →Combe Pafford School — School Information
- Full address
- Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NL
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 8–19 years
- Free school meals
- 60.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139540
Other Not applicable Schools in Torquay
If Combe Pafford School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Torquay are the next closest alternatives.
Abbey School Catchment Area
Other independent school · TQ1 4PR
Mayfield School Catchment Area
Community special school · TQ2 8NH
Eat That Frog C.I.C Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · TQ1 3DG
The Lodestar Academy Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · TQ2 8JE
Phoenix Bay School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · TQ12 6NQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Combe Pafford School
Is Combe Pafford School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Combe Pafford School currently has 257 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 244 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Combe Pafford School? ▾
Admission to Combe Pafford School is managed by Torbay. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Combe Pafford School cover? ▾
Combe Pafford School is a not applicable school in Torquay, Torbay, serving pupils aged 8–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Combe Pafford School? ▾
Combe Pafford School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.