Ilsham Church of England Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Torquay, Torbay
Ilsham Church of England Academy is a primary school in Torquay, Torbay for ages 4–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JQ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 176 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 13 September 2023
Strengths
- “The school’s vision and values are central to the education that pupils receive.”
- “Pupils appreciate the opportunities and experiences that they have, which enrich and extend their learning.”
- “Links with the local community help pupils to develop in and beyond their academic success, for example offering workplace visits and meaningful rewards for pupils.”
To improve
- “Other subjects are not as well established.”
- “However, this is not yet fully embedded.”
- “At times, pupils lack awareness of differences and how these impact individuals.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 October 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 88% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 33 first-preference applications, 25 offers in total, 25 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Torbay.
- Warberry CofE Academy 0.5 mi Good
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School 0.6 mi School remains Good
- Ellacombe Church of England Academy 1.0 mi Good
- Homelands Primary School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Upton St James CofE Primary School 1.3 mi Not judged
- St Margaret's Academy 1.4 mi School remains Good
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay 1.4 mi Good
- St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School 1.5 mi Good