White Rock Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Paignton, South West TQ4 7AW · Torbay
#1390 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#12585 of 15,697 nationally
About White Rock Primary School
White Rock Primary School is a local authority primary located in Paignton, in the Torbay local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 666 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 28.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1390th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (57th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 666; capacity filled 101.7%.
There are 11 schools in Paignton; White Rock Primary School ranks 10th 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%)51%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)1%
- 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%)18.1%
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 White Rock Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 666
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 51%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 1%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near White Rock Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Roselands Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
315 students · 1.1 km away
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Brixham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
222 students · 1.9 km away
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students · 2.0 km away
Hayes School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
340 students · 2.1 km away
Paignton Academy
Paignton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,568 students · 2.3 km away
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students · 2.3 km away
Curledge Street Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
439 students · 2.5 km away
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students · 2.9 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students · 3.2 km away
Oldway Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
598 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
638 students
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Torquay · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
694 students
Southville Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
632 students
Elmbridge Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
632 students
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
630 students
Frequently asked questions
Is White Rock Primary School a good school?
White Rock Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 28.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1390 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 White Rock Primary School rank in South West?
White Rock Primary School ranks #1390 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #12585 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend White Rock Primary School?
White Rock Primary School had 666 students in 2025.
Is White Rock Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
White Rock Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near White Rock Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of White Rock Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.