What is Ellacombe Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ellacombe Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

What does the admissions demand data show for Ellacombe Church of England Academy?

Ellacombe Church of England Academy recorded 26 first-choice applications and 27 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.0 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Ellacombe Church of England Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Ellacombe Church of England Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability, and 1 more category. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Ellacombe Church of England Academy's exam results?

Ellacombe Church of England Academy's published exam results include: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 in 2024/25. Check the result year before comparing schools.

Ellacombe Church of England Academy

#9 in Best Primary Schools in Torbay area

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Pupils: 337
Ages: 2–11
Gender: Mixed
School type: Academy sponsor led

About

Ellacombe Church of England Academy is a state-funded primary school in Torbay, South West, for pupils aged 2 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 337 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 420.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (8 May 2024). 71% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. Admissions data records 26 first-preference applications and 27 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Reporting periods vary by source — Methodology.

School Rating

7/10

Classpot Rating

Ellacombe Church of England Academy’s combined academic results and attendance score is in the typical band compared with mainstream state primary schools across England for 2024/25.

7/10Academic results

Typical

71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of primary school in 2024/25.

The score compares this result with 14,048 mainstream state primary schools in England with both required measures for 2024/25. Academic attainment contributes 90% of the combined score. It measures exam or assessment results, not how much progress pupils made from their starting points.

3/10Attendance

Lower

Overall absence was 6.06% of possible school sessions in 2024/25. This includes authorised and unauthorised absence; it is not the percentage of pupils who were persistently absent.

The score compares absence with 14,048 mainstream state primary schools in England with both required measures for 2024/25. Lower absence receives a higher score. Attendance contributes 10% of the combined score and does not on its own measure teaching quality.

NAPupil progress

Not available for 2024/25

DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.

Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.

Methodology and official sources

Contact Information

01803293040 ellacombe-lap.co.uk

Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 1TG

Ms Alison Helm

Details

School Type: Primary (State)
Age Range: 2 to 11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Establishment type: Academy sponsor led
Local Authority: Torbay
Nursery Classes: Yes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Good

Based on 8 May 2024 · Legacy grading · Open inspection report ↗

Inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Quality of education	Good
Behaviour & attitudes	Good
Personal development	Good
Leadership & management	Good
Early years provision	Good

Previous inspection · 12 Feb 2014Legacy grading · Good

Previous inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Overall effectiveness	Good
Leadership & management	Outstanding

Published 18 Jun 2024.

Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.

Catchment & distance

Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.

Admissions

Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure	Value
School’s local authority	Torbay
Applications open	September 2026
Application deadline	15 January 2027
National offer day	16 April 2027

Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.

Admissions demand · 2026/27
Measure	Value
Offers made on National Offer Day	27
First-preference applications	26
Applications (all preferences)	39
First-preference offers	26

Source: Published admissions data; follow each measure’s labelled basis, including all preferences where shown.

School performance

KS2 results · 2024/25
Subject	School (expected)	School (higher)	Average score
Reading, writing & maths	71%	13%	—
Reading	84%	27%	105
Writing	89%	29%	—
Maths	89%	20%	106

DfE · 2024/25; compare the same year and measure (— unavailable or suppressed).

Students and teachers

23.6 pupils per qualified teacher

2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.

Students

Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded: 337
School capacityPeriod not recorded: 420
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26: 42.1%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26: 26.1%
Attendance2024/25: 93.94%
Persistent absence (10% or more of sessions)2024/25: 16.84%

Classes & attendance

Average class size2025/26: 24.1
Suspensions per 100 pupils2024/25: 8.36
Suspensions (count)2024/25: 29
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils2024/25: 0
Permanent exclusions (count)2024/25: 0

More pupil data

Absence breakdown
Measure	Value
Authorised absence2024/25	4.33%
Unauthorised absence2024/25	1.72%

Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group	Pupils
White British	58.5%
White other	7.7%
Mixed	9%
Asian	11.3%
Black	5.6%
Other	0.6%

DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.

Published SEND Data

Autism
Dyslexia
Mental Health
Speech & Language
Physical
Learning Difficulty

DfE data; confirm current support with the school's SENCO.

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FAQ about Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.

Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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