Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Paignton, South West TQ3 3YA · Torbay
#545 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#5252 of 15,697 nationally
About Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Paignton, in the Torbay local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 199 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 62.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 545th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 199; capacity filled 91.3%.
There are 11 schools in Paignton; Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)28.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 199
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 28.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Paignton Academy
Paignton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,568 students · 1.1 km away
Kings Ash Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
293 students · 1.5 km away
Hayes School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
340 students · 1.7 km away
Roselands Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
315 students · 1.9 km away
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students · 2.2 km away
Curledge Street Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
439 students · 2.4 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students · 2.6 km away
Oldway Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
598 students · 2.6 km away
White Rock Primary School
Paignton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
666 students · 2.9 km away
Marldon Church of England Primary School
Paignton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 3.0 km away
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Lydney Church of England Community School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
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Frequently asked questions
Is Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School a good school?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 62.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #545 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School ranks #545 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #5252 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School had 199 students in 2025.
Is Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.