Located in Torquay, Cockington Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cockington Primary School currently has around 541 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 39.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Torbay |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Ryder |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140063 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 541 |
| Number of Boys: | 285 |
| Number of Girls: | 256 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Cockington Primary School Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockington Community Primary School Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockington Primary School Old Mill Road , TQ2 6AP | - not rated | 1 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Community College Cricket Field Road , TQ2 7NU | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wychbury House School 22 Cleveland Road , TQ2 5BE | - not rated | 362 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Croft Lodge School Abbey Road , TQ2 5NP | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Torbay Upton Vale Baptist Church , St. Marychurch Road TQ1 3HY | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C 91 Union Street , TQ1 3DG | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EF Academy Torbay EF House, Castle Road , TQ1 3BG | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.