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Shiphay Learning Academy

Torbay, TQ2 7NFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
#6,089
of 13,686 nationally

About Shiphay Learning Academy

Ofsted's Parent View responses for Shiphay Learning Academy, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 75% of the 124 parents who responded would recommend the school. That's a solid majority, though it's worth noting that a quarter said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular in terms of demand: for the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 60 applications for just 33 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 82. All 33 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so being first choice matters here. Looking at the individual responses, parents are most positive about their child's happiness and the range of subjects and clubs on offer, with strong majorities agreeing or strongly agreeing on those points. However, there are areas of concern: only 57% of parents felt that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 57% agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, with 37% actively disagreeing on that last point.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressExe Hill, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7NF
HeadteacherKate Lee
Local AuthorityTorbay
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)16.6%
School Capacity416 / 420 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 124 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: shiphay.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shiphay Learning Academy

Shiphay Learning Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.