Academy · Torbay

Paignton Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Torbay council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 1568 (capacity 1590)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01803403005
Address: Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA
Website: paigntonacademy.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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