Schools in Paignton, South West (2025)
11 schools · 4,943 students · 9 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 315.
Paignton, in South West, has 11 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,943 students. By level there are 10 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 9 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Paignton's schools is 315, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Hayes School (72.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Marldon Church of England Primary School (72.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School (62.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Paignton Academy (1,568 students), White Rock Primary School (666 students), Oldway Primary School (598 students).
Ranked schools in Paignton
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 173Hayes SchoolPaignton · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 273Marldon Church of England Primary SchoolPaignton · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 363Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPaignton · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 460Oldway Primary SchoolPaignton · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 598 students
- 545St Michael's Church of England AcademyPaignton · Academy Primary– · 101 students
- 645Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPaignton · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 737Curledge Street AcademyPaignton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 836Roselands Primary SchoolPaignton · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 315 students
- 931Kings Ash AcademyPaignton · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 1028White Rock Primary SchoolPaignton · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 666 students
- 1123Paignton AcademyPaignton · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 1,568 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayes School Paignton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 72.8 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 2 | Marldon Church of England Primary School Paignton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.7 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 3 | Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Paignton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.9 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 4 | Oldway Primary School Paignton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 598 |
| 5 | St Michael's Church of England Academy Paignton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | – | 101 |
| 6 | Sacred Heart Catholic School Paignton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.8 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 7 | Curledge Street Academy Paignton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 8 | Roselands Primary School Paignton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 315 |
| 9 | Kings Ash Academy Paignton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 10 | White Rock Primary School Paignton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 28.2 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 666 |
| 11 | Paignton Academy Paignton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 1,568 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Paignton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Paignton?
Hayes School is the highest-ranked school in Paignton with a Success Index (England) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Paignton?
Paignton has 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) educating 4,943 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Paignton?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Paignton is 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.