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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Torbay Area

Schools across the Torbay council area. Explore 8 secondary schools in Torbay. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Torquay Girls' Grammar School, Torquay Boys' Grammar School, and Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Torbay

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Torbay60%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Torbay52.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Torbay32%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Torbay4.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Torbay6.8/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Torbay

60%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Torbay

52.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Torbay

32%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Torbay

4.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Torbay

6.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Torbay

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