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St Margaret's Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Margaret's Academy is a academy converter primary school in Torquay, Torbay , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 398 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

398

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Margaret's Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Margaret's 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St Margaret's Academy — School Information

Full address
Barewell Road, Torquay, TQ1 4PA
Local authority
Torbay
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136602

Other Primary Schools in Torquay

If St Margaret's Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Torquay are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Margaret's Academy

Is St Margaret's Academy oversubscribed?

St Margaret's Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret's Academy?

Admission to St Margaret's 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 St Margaret's Academy cover?

St Margaret's Academy is a primary school in Torquay, Torbay, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Margaret's Academy?

St Margaret's Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.