Compare Ellacombe Church of England Academy and St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School and Watcombe Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Ellacombe Church of England Academy (Primary) in Torquay; St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Primary) in Torquay; Watcombe Primary School (Primary) in Torquay — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ellacombe Church of England Academy, St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School and Watcombe Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and community school type located around Torquay, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Ellacombe Church of England Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Watcombe Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Learning Academy Partnership (South West) and St Christopher's C of E (Primary) Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Ellacombe Church of England Academy TQ1 1TG	St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School TQ1 4QH	Watcombe Primary School TQ2 8NU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Torquay Devon TQ1 1TG	Torquay Devon TQ1 4QH	Torquay Devon TQ2 8NU
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Jun 2024	2 24 Jun 2024	2 10 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	315	242
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Learning Academy Partnership (South West)	St Christopher's C of E (Primary) Multi Academy Trust	Torbay (880)
Website	ellacombe-lap.co.uk	www.st-marychurch-primary.org.uk	www.watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk
Telephone	01803293040	01803329070	01803327419
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ellacombe Church of England Academy

TQ1 1TG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ1 1TG
Ofsted: 2 18 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Learning Academy Partnership (South West)
Website: ellacombe-lap.co.uk
Telephone: 01803293040

St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

TQ1 4QH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ1 4QH
Ofsted: 2 24 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: St Christopher's C of E (Primary) Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.st-marychurch-primary.org.uk
Telephone: 01803329070

Watcombe Primary School

TQ2 8NU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NU
Ofsted: 2 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Torbay (880)
Website: www.watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk
Telephone: 01803327419

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.