257
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2018/19. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 17/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityTorbay
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Combe Pafford School · All-through · Torbay
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
257
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
60%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NL
Local authority
Torbay
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not applicable | Not eligible | 20 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 257 | 8.2 | 100% | 1% | 60% | 10% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 258 | 8.1 | 100% | 2% | 58% | 9% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 268 | 8.3 | 100% | 2% | 60% | 8% | 21% |
| 2021/22 | 266 | 8.5 | 100% | 2% | 56% | 7% | 19% |
| 2020/21 | 260 | 8.3 | 100% | 2% | 44% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 250 | 8.0 | 100% | 1% | 59% | 6% | 15% |
| 2017/18 | 249 | 8.2 | 100% | 1% | 62% | 6% | 13% |
| 2016/17 | 235 | 7.7 | 100% | 1% | 63% | 5% | 11% |
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