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Combe Pafford School

State Special school · Torquay, TQ2 8NL
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 8-19
  • 258 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
258 ·
Local authority
Torbay Council
Area guides
SEN provision
    · MLD

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Sally Banfield

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
37
Number of teachers
8:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

258
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Steps Lane
Watcombe
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NL
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Telephone: 01803 327902

Email: [email protected]

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Local authority: Torbay Council

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School data & information Combe Pafford School Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL
258 Pupil numbers
56 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
8:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
37 Number of teachers
45 Number of teaching assistants

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Combe Pafford School is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Combe Pafford is a community special school providing for pupils from eight to sixteen years who have moderate learning difficulties including physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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