Open Other Secondary Mixed

Paignton Academy

Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA
Part of: BAY EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Paignton Academy
Paignton, TQ3 3WA
1,582 Pupils
1,590 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
32.60% FSM %
865 Boys
717 Girls
About Paignton Academy

Paignton Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Paignton and the surrounding area in Torbay with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,582 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,590. Current headteacher: Derwyn Williams.

Information on Paignton Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Torbay
Region South West
Administrative District Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency Torbay
Ward Clifton with Maidenway
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2012
UKPRN 10039037
URN 138863
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Tracey Litt Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 19/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jade Jeffs Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/05/2025 — N/A
Mr Andrew Avery Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Clover Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Croxford Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Matthews Local Governor 15/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Quantrill Local Governor 03/02/2025 03/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Shaun Richards Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katie Turpin Local Governor 01/09/2024 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Shemayne Walker-Thomas Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Derwyn Williams Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paignton Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Paignton, Torbay.
Paignton Academy has 1,582 pupils, with a capacity of 1,590.
Paignton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Paignton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Paignton Academy is Mr Derwyn Williams.
Paignton Academy is at Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA, in the Torbay local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Paignton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Paignton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Derwyn Williams
Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA
01803403005
www.paigntonacademy.org
Location
TQ3 3WA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138863
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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