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Torquay secondary schools include two selective grammar schools, Torquay Girls' Grammar School and Torquay Boys' Grammar School, alongside comprehensive options such as The Spires College. With an average Attainment 8 score of 52, Torquay performs above England's 41, and 53% of students achieve grades 9-7 at GCSE, close to the national average of 54%. 80% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally. Families across Torquay, from Babbacombe to Chelston and St Marychurch, have access to both highly competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Torquay Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | South Devon Steiner School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Cuthbert Mayne School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England & Catholic | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Torquay Girls' Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #2 | Torquay Boys' Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Trinity School, Torquay | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England & Catholic | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The Spires College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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