Torre Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Torre Church of England Academy
Address: Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ1 4DN
Country: 100041054204
 Telephone Number: 01803 324007
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The Academies For Character And Excellence
Sponsor: The Academy For Character And Excellence

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Kendell
Capacity: 341
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 339 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.2%

Location and administration

URN: 140092
DfE Number: 880/3618
UKPRN: 10043007
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14000999)
Electoral Ward: Tormohun (E05012268)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 290487E, 65212N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 28' 37.58" N 3° 32' 40.67" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFFG4+R4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Torquay Academy (0.4km)
  2. Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Torquay Girls Grammar School (0.6km)
  4. Upton St James CofE Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Torquay Boys' Grammar School (0.9km)
  6. Cockington Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Sherwell Valley Primary School (1.1km)
  8. TLG Torbay (1.2km)
  9. Homelands Primary School (1.3km)
  10. St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Ben Cowling - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Kendell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Fr Peter March - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Norman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Thorpe - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 May 2026.
  • Mrs Fiona Washbrook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 October 2023.
  • Mrs Fiona Washbrook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Craig Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 June 2026.