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Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

Blagdon Road, Paignton, TQ3 3YA
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Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Paignton, TQ3 3YA
203 Pupils
218 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
26.60% FSM %
97 Boys
106 Girls
About Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Torbay, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 203 pupils on roll. School capacity: 218. Current headteacher: Nicky Postlethwaite.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Torbay or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Torbay
Region South West
Administrative District Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency South Devon
Ward Collaton St Mary
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Opened 01-11-2017
UKPRN 10065452
URN 145103
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Di Hatherley Chair of Local Governing Body 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Ahearn Local Governor 11/07/2024 10/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Caroline Aldam Local Governor 22/11/2021 21/11/2025 Elected by parents
Dr Caroline Aldam Local Governor 22/11/2025 21/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Gilboy Local Governor 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Debbie Hosking Local Governor 21/04/2020 23/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Patterson-Azzopardi Local Governor 06/02/2026 05/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicky Postlethwaite Local Governor 22/11/2021 21/11/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Westcott Local Governor 13/11/2020 12/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Cambian Devon School
0.87 km • Paignton
Other
Paignton Academy
1.13 km • Paignton
Other
Kings Ash Academy
1.55 km • Paignton
Other
Hayes School
1.7 km • Paignton
Other
Roselands Primary School
1.9 km • Paignton
Other
South Devon College
1.98 km • Paignton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Paignton, Torbay.
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School has 203 pupils, with a capacity of 218.
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Head of School at Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is Miss Nicky Postlethwaite.
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is at Blagdon Road, Paignton, TQ3 3YA, in the Torbay local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Miss Nicky Postlethwaite
Blagdon Road, Paignton, TQ3 3YA
01803556433
www.collatonstmaryprimary.org
Location
TQ3 3YA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145103
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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