Oldway Primary School

Name

Oldway Primary School

Legal name

Oldway Primary School

Website

https://oldwayschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Infant & Toddler Classrooms within Childcare Centers (EDACAGAC)

Keywords

• Primary school education
• Early years nursery
• Synthetic phonics literacy
• Wrap-around childcare
• Wraparound breakfast after school club

Headquarters

HQ city

Paignton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a state-funded primary school, Oldway Primary receives government funding for educating children of statutory school age (Reception through Year 6). Additional funding includes Pupil Premium and Sports Premium grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oldway Primary School provides state-funded primary education for children aged 2-11 in Paignton, Devon, delivered through The Shells Nursery (2-3 year olds), Reception, and Years 1-6. Its core literacy approach is the Read Write Inc. synthetic phonics programme, taught daily from Early Years through Year 2 with six-weekly assessment cycles, and the school also offers wrap-around childcare (Breakfast Club, After School Club, Holiday Provision), the HAF programme, and SEND/transition support under the governance of the Riviera Education Trust.

Product overview

Oldway Primary School is a primary education provider offering a comprehensive educational programme from nursery (The Shells Nursery for 2-3 year olds) through to Year 6. The school operates a Read Write Inc. synthetic phonics programme as its core literacy approach from Early Years through Key Stage 1 and into Key Stage 2 where needed. Beyond the core curriculum covering subjects including Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Maths, MFL, Music, PE, Reading, RE, Science, and Writing, the school provides extended services including The Shells Nursery, Breakfast Club, After School Club, Holiday Provision, and participation in the Holiday Activity & Food Programme (HAF). Additional student development offerings include Music Opportunities, School Council, Eco Council, THRIVE social-emotional activities, and Mental Health Support Team services. The school also administers the RET Hardship Fund to support families with school-related costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Shells Nursery: Integrated nursery provision at Oldway Primary School offering early years education for 2 and 3-year-olds with wrap-around care from 7.45am to 5.30pm for 3-year-olds.

Products and services

• The Shells Nursery Integrated nursery service at Oldway Primary School for children aged 2-3, offering child-led discovery, early years education, and flexible wrap-around care from 7.45am to 5.30pm for 3-year-olds.
• Read Write Inc. Phonics Programme Core synthetic phonics literacy programme taught daily from Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 2 (and into Key Stage 2 where needed), teaching the 44 common sounds in English, sound blending for reading (decoding), letter formation, spelling (encoding), and 'tricky' red words, with children assessed and regrouped every six weeks.
• School Tours Guided tours of Oldway Primary School for prospective parents during the autumn term, offering an opportunity to view the school, meet staff, and learn about admissions processes, bookable via an online form on the school website.
• Breakfast Club Morning childcare provision offered before school hours at Oldway Primary School for enrolled pupils, supporting working parents.
• After School Club Afternoon childcare provision offered after school hours at Oldway Primary School for enrolled pupils, supporting working parents.
• Holiday Provision Holiday club programme for enrolled pupils of Oldway Primary School during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school breaks.
• Holiday Activity & Food Programme (HAF) Government-funded holiday club programme delivered by Oldway Primary School, providing free holiday clubs with meals and enrichment activities for children aged 4-16 who receive benefits-related free school meals, with applications routed via Torbay Council.
• THRIVE Activities Weekly THRIVE social-emotional development activities for parents and pupils of Oldway Primary School, providing resources and structured support for KS1 and KS2 age groups.
• Mental Health Support Team (MHST) School-based Mental Health Support Team providing workshops on managing anxiety and onward referral pathways for pupils of Oldway Primary School and the wider trust community.
• RET Hardship Fund Riviera Education Trust-managed hardship fund administered at Oldway Primary School, providing £5,000 per year to support families with school-related costs including uniform, musical tuition, clubs, trips, and residential experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ofsted June 2024: School described as 'a calm and purposeful place to learn. Pupils are well mannered and demonstrate positive social skills during play. Children in the early years engage confidently in activities such as role play, where they listen well to each other and take turns.'
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Riviera Education TrustcoreOthersOldway Primary School is part of Riviera Education Trust, a multi-academy trust. The trust provides governance, policies, and centralised services including the RET Hardship Fund (£5000 annually) to support families in need.
• Ruth Miskin Training (Read Write Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses the Read Write Inc. synthetic phonics programme, a commercial literacy programme. All staff delivering RWI have been fully trained in the effective teaching of Read Write Inc.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Curledge Street Academy: A primary academy within Riviera Education Trust, also serving Paignton/Torbay families with nursery and primary-age provision; directly comparable in trust affiliation, funding model, and pupil demographics.
• Preston Primary School: Another primary school within Riviera Education Trust operating in the Torbay area; shares the same trust governance, funding arrangements, and admissions geography, making it the closest like-for-like peer to Oldway Primary School.
• Hayes School: A primary school within Riviera Education Trust serving the Torbay area; shares the same multi-academy-trust operating model and government-funding revenue base as Oldway.
• Kings Ash Academy: A primary academy within Riviera Education Trust in the Paignton area; comparable state-funded primary provision with shared trust policies and overlapping catchment.

Regional players

• Paignton Academy: A larger secondary school also operating under Riviera Education Trust in Paignton; serves as a natural feeder destination for Oldway's Year 6 leavers and shares the same trust governance structure.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Paignton): A nearby faith-based primary school in Paignton competing for the same local pupil cohort; comparable in size and educational stage but operates under a different governance model (diocesan).
• St Michael's Primary School (Torbay): A local Torbay-area primary school competing for pupils in the same catchment; useful comparator for understanding local market share and parental choice dynamics.
• White Rock Primary School: Another state primary in the Torbay area serving a similar age range and demographic; comparable as a local competitor for admissions in the Paignton catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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