Combe Pafford School — School in Torquay

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Combe Pafford School

Torquay, TQ2 8NL

257 Pupils

244 Capacity

8–19 Age Range

60.20% FSM %

167 Boys

90 Girls

About Combe Pafford School

Combe Pafford School is an Academies for pupils aged 8–19 based in Torbay, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 257 pupils on roll. School capacity: 244. Current headteacher: Sally Banfield.

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 special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Torbay
Region	South West
Administrative District	Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency	Torbay
Ward	Barton with Watcombe
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	COMBE PAFFORD SCHOOL
Opened	01-04-2013
UKPRN	10041043
URN	139540
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Sally Banfield	Accounting Officer	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mrs Jane Hallwood	Chair of Trustees	04/07/2025	04/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Clements	Chief Financial Officer	01/04/2013	—	N/A
Mr Matthew Bamsey	Member	16/12/2019	07/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mandy Biddle	Member	16/12/2019	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzanne Gardner	Member	12/08/2021	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Michael Griffiths	Member	16/12/2019	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Lock	Member	20/01/2025	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqueline Redfern	Member	16/12/2019	07/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Smith	Member	18/12/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Edward Thompson	Member	18/12/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Matthew Bindon	Trustee	24/03/2025	23/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board