Watcombe Primary School Catchment Area
Watcombe Primary School is a community primary school in Torquay, Torbay , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 225 pupils, and a capacity of 242 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
225
Pupils
242
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Watcombe Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Watcombe Primary School is set by Torbay and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Watcombe Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Moor Lane, Torquay, TQ2 8NU
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113233
Other Primary Schools in Torquay
If Watcombe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Torquay are the next closest alternatives.
Homelands Primary School Catchment Area
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Sherwell Valley Primary School Catchment Area
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St Margaret's Academy Catchment Area
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Shiphay Learning Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ2 7NF
Ilsham Church of England Academy Catchment Area
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Watcombe Primary School
Is Watcombe Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Watcombe Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 242 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Watcombe Primary School? ▾
Admission to Watcombe 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 Watcombe Primary School cover? ▾
Watcombe Primary School is a primary school in Torquay, Torbay, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Watcombe Primary School? ▾
Watcombe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.