Oldway Primary School Catchment Area
Oldway Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Paignton, Torbay , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 654 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
654
Pupils
630
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Oldway Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Oldway Primary 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 →Oldway Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142361
Other Primary Schools in Paignton
If Oldway Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Paignton are the next closest alternatives.
White Rock Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TQ4 7AW
Marldon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TQ3 1PD
Hayes School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ4 5PJ
Curledge Street Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ4 5BA
Kings Ash Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ3 3XA
Sacred Heart Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ3 2SH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oldway Primary School
Is Oldway Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Oldway Primary School currently has 654 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Oldway Primary School? ▾
Admission to Oldway Primary 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 Oldway Primary School cover? ▾
Oldway Primary School is a primary school in Paignton, Torbay, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oldway Primary School? ▾
Oldway Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.