Combe Pafford School
Academy special converter in Torquay, Torbay.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 8 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 239 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 244 |
| Free school meals | 57.90% |
| Trust or sponsor | COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Address | Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://www.combepaffordschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01803327902 |
| URN | 139540 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 17 April 2024, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Mayfield School (special school, about 0.2 km)
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- Royal Deaf Education Trust (special school, about 15.9 km)
- Mill Water School (special school, about 24.7 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.