Paignton Academy Catchment Area
Paignton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Paignton, Torbay , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1582 pupils, and a capacity of 1590 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,582
Pupils
1,590
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Paignton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Paignton Academy 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.
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 →Paignton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138863
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Frequently Asked Questions — Paignton Academy
Is Paignton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Paignton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1590 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Paignton Academy? ▾
Admission to Paignton Academy 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 Paignton Academy cover? ▾
Paignton Academy is a secondary school in Paignton, Torbay, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.