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Paignton Community & Sports College welcomed to the London 2012 Get Set Network

By PaigntonPeep at 12:13 on 03/02/12

Pupils and teachers at Paignton Community & Sports College were celebrating last week when they were officially welcomed in to the London 2012 Get Set Network. This was in recognition of their commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values of respect, excellence and friendship. They now join selected schools and colleges across the UK as members of a special London 2012 community – the Get Set network – and...
Glow in the dark at Living Coasts Torquay this February half term

By Eng_Riviera at 19:24 on 31/01/12

Torquay's coastal zoo Living Coasts is glowing in the dark this February half term. A new event entitled Glow is shining a light on the mysterious world of bioluminescence. Living Coasts senior presenter Chloe Garland explained: "Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. Also known as living light, it's a natural phenomenon – it's produced by chemical reaction." Bioluminescence is...
New headteacher takes over Torbay School in Paignton

By adamjohn78 at 20:45 on 26/01/12

Torbay School in Paignton, which caters for pupils with statements of special educational needs, is now looking towards a brighter future after appointing a new headteacher. James Evans has taken up the position and a new full governing body has been put into place. It follows a recent Ofsted report which shows the school is improving. Mr Evans has taken over from the temporary executive headteacher, Mike Lock. Previous to his new...
More Pupil Premium money for Torbay schools

By adamjohn78 at 16:57 on 13/12/11

Next year, more than half a million additional children will qualify for the Pupil Premium. In Torbay, an extra 1,833 are expected to be eligible, meaning that our schools are set to benefit from an extra half million pounds a year to support disadvantaged pupils. The Pupil Premium will be extending its reach to cover any child that has been registered for Free School Meals (FSM) in the past six years. For 2012-13, the Premium will be...
Roselands Primary School in Paignton leaps from failing to outstanding in just four years

By adamjohn78 at 11:58 on 28/11/11

Roselands Primary School, Paignton is celebrating after rising from the bottom six percent of Primary Schools in the country to the top six percent in just four years. The school, which was in 'Notice to Improve' just four years ago, has received the highest grade of 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following a recent inspection. In its report Ofsted singled out the headteacher, senior staff and governors saying: "This is an outstanding...

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Which are the best local schools in Paignton?

By pblogg

My fault Tracyhf. Thanks for bringing this up, I have taken this part out.

By pblogg at 15:48 on 27/08/10

Which school to take your child to is obviously a key decision that every parent must address. Location, past experiences, reputation, availability and recommendation are just some of the factors that come into play. Also the characteristics of the child themselves; their child's personality, learning style, and any special needs name to be considered. Nowadays the performance of schools is monitored more closely than...
Admission deadline for Torbay secondary schools

By Peggie13

A friend who has moved to the area with her daughter and grandson has asked me if Paignton College...

By Paignton_news at 10:29 on 10/09/10

Torbay parents, with children who are due to start secondary school in September 2011 are being urged to apply for school places before the 31 October 2010 deadline. Now is the time to consider potential schools and make sure applications are sent in on time. Torbay Council publishes the comprehensive free booklet TIPS 1, Secondary Admissions 2011/12, which contains all the information parents need about their child starting...
Torbay students achieve A-level A* grades

By pennypaignton

I detect such cynicism.

By Paignton_news at 14:19 on 19/08/10

Torbay's celebrating a successful crop of A-level results with all local schools reporting that students have achieved the new A* grade. To achieve an A* students have to score an A overall, plus at least 90% in each paper in the second year of their course. Exams regulator Ofqual had predicted that 7% of students would get an A* - some of Torbay schools have exceeded this figure. The average point score per student in Torbay has...
Paignton people: Back to school guide…

By matt2010

For all your school textbook needs - Torbay Bookshop is the place.

By Paignton_news at 11:35 on 18/08/10

The fun (or boredom) of the summer holidays will shortly be over and the school routine will start all over again. Stationary, uniform, shoes, coats, bags, will all need to be ticked off the checklist in the next few weeks. Despite the slating that Paignton town centre often receives it does have plenty of shops that sell stationary. Axworthys is the obvious choice. They have the widest range along with ever-friendly staff that...
Events in Paignton to occupy your kids over the summer holidays

By matt2010

Paignton Regatta timetable now up:

By Paignton_news at 10:53 on 13/07/10

Paignton – often touted as Torbay's most family friendly town – is better equipped than most to combat bored child syndrome over the school summer holidays. Here is a few of the town's events summer events that will definitely keep the kids occupied and engaged... - Paignton Carnival Week: Runs from Saturday, July 24 to Sunday, August 1 all week on Paignton Green. Anderton and Rowland Carnival Fun Fair from...