Marldon Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Paignton, South West TQ3 1PD · Devon
#336 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3395 of 15,697 nationally
About Marldon Church of England Primary School
Marldon Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Paignton, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 216 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 72.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 336th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 216; capacity filled 102.9%.
There are 11 schools in Paignton; Marldon Church of England Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)14.4%
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 Marldon Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 216
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Marldon Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Kings Ash Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
293 students · 1.9 km away
Oldway Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
598 students · 2.8 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students · 2.9 km away
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students · 3.0 km away
Preston Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
325 students · 3.1 km away
Paignton Academy
Paignton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,568 students · 3.2 km away
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Torquay · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
694 students · 3.4 km away
Hayes School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
340 students · 3.4 km away
Curledge Street Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
439 students · 3.5 km away
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Patchway, Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
West Hill Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Harnham Infants' School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
215 students
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Sefton Park Infant School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
213 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marldon Church of England Primary School a good school?
Marldon Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 72.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #336 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 Marldon Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Marldon Church of England Primary School ranks #336 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3395 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marldon Church of England Primary School?
Marldon Church of England Primary School had 216 students in 2025.
Is Marldon Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Marldon Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Marldon Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marldon 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.