Paignton Academy

Believe and Achieve

Welcome to Paignton Academy

As a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, Paignton Academy is a heavily oversubscribed 11-16 academy of 1,400 students based on two sites: Waterleat Road and Borough Road. We are two sites but, crucially, one school. 

Principal Welcome

At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically, socially, culturally and emotionally. During their time at this academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment so that your child has the very best opportunity to gain outstanding qualifications. 

We are exceptionally ambitious and want our students to be able to experience the full range of opportunities open to them- both within their local environment but also nationally and internationally.

Mr D. Williams | Principal

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Our Values 

Believe and Achieve

We are determined that every young person is entitled to an excellent education and that everyone has a responsibility to play a part in this.

Transforming Life Chances

We are proud to be a part of the family of schools that comprises The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and firmly believe in our united vision; transforming life chances for all our students and young people.

Thinking about our Thinking

Our curriculum focuses on cognitive education and utilises numerous tools and techniques to support lasting learning. Thinking Maps, keys, hats are all used throughout our school to further the development of our students. 

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