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Frequently asked questions asked by parents looking for the best schools near Paignton

How do I find out what schools are available around Torquay? 

There are some frighteningly frank websites for you to choose from. The Government one is compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk. You simply enter your location, perhaps Torquay, or another location and select primary schools or secondary schools. All the information parents need all there in percentages!

You could also try the paid for websites like www.schoolguide.co.uk . This one is quite cheap and you can pay monthly.

This is of course just the very first stage in selecting a school. You will to need see the videos on this page before even thinking of visiting the shortlist of schools on your list.

How do I find the state school catchment area in or around Paignton? 
If you just need to know your school catchment area try www.admissionsday.co.uk .If you are looking for exhaustive information on the schools as well go to www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

How do I find out how good a school is?
You will absolutely have to visit the school. However, do look at the video below. For armed is to be fore warned!

Nursery Schools

What's the difference between nursery and preschool? 
Preschools usually work around a formal curriculum and trained teachers - making them a little more expensive! Nursery schools are usually a more relaxed learning environment and more flexible enrolment terms. They are also cheaper and vary greatly.

What age is a preschooler? Ages up to 4 is considered preschooler with toddlers are 1 - 3 year old bracket. Basically 4-year-old are not 'toddling' around any more and so are no longer toddlers!

What does preschool mean? A preschool, or nursery school, is a pre-primary school, or play school for early childhood education. Preschool is for children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. 

Is Pre K considered preschool? Pre K schools are pre-kindergartens.

This page should help you answer these school finding questions!

Creches

Local Area Creches and Day Nurseries for TQ3
Click also to find: Childcare Services, Nursery Schools, After School Care

PreSchools and Playgroups for Torquay

Preston Community Pre-School

Preston Baptist Church/Old Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2RB, UK – 01803 520712

Preston Community Preschool has been great for my two children; nurturing, friendly, supportive and encouraging. The setting has a great outdoor space, which the children are encouraged to explore. There are always an array of activities on offer for the children, which are different every day. It’s really helped my children to become independent learners. Although it took a while for my son to settle, his key worker went over and above to help him ease into preschool life. My youngest went in on her first day and didn’t look back...!

Mama Bear's Day Nursery and Pre-school - Midvale Road, Paignton

4 Midvale Rd, Paignton TQ4 5BD, UK – 01803 520620

Excellent Nursery! Always happy friendly staff and a great environment or your little ones! A++++++

Mama Bear's Day Nursery and Pre-school, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Paignton

Queen Elizabeth Dr, Paignton TQ3 3YS, UK – 01803 665350

I love this nursery all my kids go here and they really fantastic with the kids!!! They are brilliant wouldn't take the kids anyway else A*****

After School Care

YMCA South Devon

Dartmouth Road, Clennon Valley, Paignton TQ4 6NX, UK – 01803 551578

For those of you interested, the outdoor scenes of The Monty Python Deja Vu sketch were filmed here.

YMCA Shop

10 Palace Ave, Paignton TQ3 3HA, UK – 01803 556747

Good place to get some nice stuff and everyone seems Jolly

Eclipse Lodge Residential Home

Chelston Tower Mews, Rawlyn Rd, Torquay TQ2 6PQ, UK – 01803 607604

The flight flew from RAF Brize Norton on 24th April 2024 with 500 cuddly giraffes on board to raise money and awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conway who died at just nine years old of leukaemia in 2013. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate donated 50% of the production costs on behalf of the junior school, Chapter House, and our Forces community across campus - which is about 25% of our total student population.

For more information see:

Choosing a school around Torquay. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Torquay Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Torquay

Independent Schools for Torquay - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

Best Torquay Secondary Schools -

Torbay School

170b Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2AL, UK – 01803 665522

Really good

Paignton Community & Sports Academy

Borough Rd, Paignton TQ4 7DH, UK – 01803 403003

Whilst this School doesn't have the greatest reputation, I loved my 5 years at Paignton Community and Sports College. I achieved 12 A-C grade GCSEs and ABB at A-Level. The opportunities I was given at this school were amazing, particularly the sporting events I was awarded. Teachers were always supportive of students wanting to learn, and pastoral support was always available. Considering this is a very large comprehensive School, I always felt welcome and never one of the masses.

Ok school, good teachers good students and great grades, got some great options for your kids and has got great clubs, this is the school to join

EF Academy

E F House, Castle Rd, Torquay TQ1 3BG, UK – 01803 202932

I’ve past 3 weeks there and that was really good ! Teachers and staffs are always taking care of you. I’ve learnt a lot and I recommend this school to you.

Very good school, perfect teachers as they are always to help even if you don't have any problems, member of staff are amazing, fantastic environment. Talking about EF is actually talking about a new family and very good friends that you are going to make throughout the year. Since I came, the members of the staff have been very attentive and the students will not let you alone never at school. There are a range of culture, people from different countries with different perspectives and mindset, it is just a global environment. Strongly recommended.

Independent Schools

Preston Community Pre-School

Preston Baptist Church/Old Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2RB, UK – 01803 520712

Preston Community Preschool has been great for my two children; nurturing, friendly, supportive and encouraging. The setting has a great outdoor space, which the children are encouraged to explore. There are always an array of activities on offer for the children, which are different every day. It’s really helped my children to become independent learners. Although it took a while for my son to settle, his key worker went over and above to help him ease into preschool life. My youngest went in on her first day and didn’t look back...!

EF Academy

E F House, Castle Rd, Torquay TQ1 3BG, UK – 01803 202932

I’ve past 3 weeks there and that was really good ! Teachers and staffs are always taking care of you. I’ve learnt a lot and I recommend this school to you.

Very good school, perfect teachers as they are always to help even if you don't have any problems, member of staff are amazing, fantastic environment. Talking about EF is actually talking about a new family and very good friends that you are going to make throughout the year. Since I came, the members of the staff have been very attentive and the students will not let you alone never at school. There are a range of culture, people from different countries with different perspectives and mindset, it is just a global environment. Strongly recommended.

The Beehive Nursery

Tower House School, Fisher St, Paignton TQ4 5EW, UK – 01803 551203

Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for TQ3 3LN . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Primary Schools

Oldway Primary School

Higher Polsham Rd, Paignton TQ3 2SY, UK – 01803 557190

Good school I learnt my alphabet there

Good dabs

Marldon C Of E Primary School

Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1PD, UK – 01803 557797

Hi miss the school do you remember me

It is cool

Roselands Primary School

Lynmouth Ave, Paignton TQ4 7RQ, UK – 01803 525375

Love this school, lovey size, brilliant teaching. My children love it, such a wonderful family atmosphere.

Both our children went to Roselands. A nice small school with a good mix of subjects and teaching styles to suit both our children.

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial, inspecting and regulating services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in TQ3 or anywhere in the country.
GetTheRightSchool was formed to offer a unique reference point on getting your child into the school of your choice. The web site covers all you need to about education choices with tips and a guide to the application process and issues that could impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.
Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.
Schools Web Directory - lists all UK local education authorities with a click-through to their websites. Each Local Authority has lists of its own schools and details of application procedures.
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Dyslexia support centres
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Special schools for Torquay for moderate to severe learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Physical impairment, complex health needs, communication difficulties, dyspraxia and other special needs.

Special Needs Schools around you

Kings Ash Primary

Paignton TQ3 3UX, UK – 01803 555657

Torbay School

170b Torquay Rd, Paignton TQ3 2AL, UK – 01803 665522

Really good

Torbay School @ The Assessment Centre

25 Higher Polsham Rd, Paignton TQ3 2SZ, UK – 01803 665522

Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups.  Find a special needs school near Torquay or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for TQ3 - Language Tuition

Adult Education Centres for Torquay which may run evening or daytime language classes

Adult Education

Buckingham Dance Studios

Rear of Littlegate Road, Paignton TQ3 3AZ, UK – 07917 848081

Highly recommend Buckingham dance studios my son Harrison started here at 3 years old and still always looks forward to his ballet class, he also takes part in the festivals and it has been amazing to see how his confidence has grown. I have now started my 2 year old daughter Lily in ballet due to being so impressed with how Harrison has grown into such a confident young man. All the teachers make you feel really welcome a wonderful place to learn the art of dance and become part of a real team.

My daughter has been dancing at Buckingham Dance Studios for over 5 years now. I've watched her confidence grow and grow, from starting dance as a very shy little girl, to thoroughly enjoying performing on stage at the Princess Theatre and competing at the dance festival competitions in group and solo dances. She enjoys every minute and loves being part of a great team at Buckingham Dance Studios.

South Devon College

Vantage Point, Long Rd, Paignton TQ4 7EJ, UK – 0800 038 0123

Had an awesome time in South Devon High School (the GCSE section of the college) - Now in A-Levels and with any luck university soon and A-Level staff are the top I've experienced so far. Highly recommended for people who want to succeed but don't want to "have fun" at PCSA like I had.

South Devon School Of Gymnastics

Alders Way, Paignton TQ4 7QS, UK – 07969 475888

Amazing , the couches are helpful and lovely and the place is fantastic

Language Schools

Torquay International School

15 St Marychurch Rd, Torquay TQ1 3HY, UK – 01803 295576

Nice school.

I liked to stay there and will be back!

Kaplan International English - Torquay

30 Ash Hill Rd, Torquay TQ1 3HZ, UK – 01803 210940

Nice school

The Best school. The Best friends The Best City. I loved all that.

LAL Language Centres

Conway Rd, Paignton TQ4 5LH, UK – 01803 558555

Took my DELTA here in 2017 and worked here in 2018. A good school with high standards. It has a great atmosphere, a range of international students and a great teaching staff.

It's a sad day to leave this place. I will miss him so much. Everything was beautiful and wonderful. Except organised tour. Administration, teachers, reception and student affairs are of a high level of science and efficiency. They have excellent coordination with families. Where good families are chosen with very suitable furniture. Why I didn't like organizing tour? Because they only appreciate some people. The school is big and it is possible to make friends from all over the world. Thank you so much LAL school. If I were allowed I would give this place seven stars not only five. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The school is located in a tourist area. So I left some pictures for this area.

Language Schools for Torquay

Language schools for TQ3. Also consider Adult Education Centres which might run evening language classes

Private Tutors for Torquay

Private Tuition for TQ3
Click also to find: Language Schools, Translators & Interpreters

Private Tutors

LabRatz

10 Lowerpark southfield road, Paignton TQ3 2SN, UK – 07809 456392

Cheryl is an awesome teacher! Highly recommend!

Home Tutors

Lower Union Ln, Torquay TQ2 5PR, UK – 01803 201900

Tutor One To One

67 Totnes Rd, Paignton TQ3 3RP, UK – 07976 593525

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