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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Torridge Area

Schools across Torridge district. Explore 6 secondary schools in Torridge. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Shebbear College, Kingsley School Devon, and Bideford College. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Torridge

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Torridge41.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Torridge26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Torridge3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Torridge7.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Torridge

41.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Torridge

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Torridge

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Torridge

7.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Torridge

Showing 1-6 of 6 schools

Shebbear College
Shebbear
Kingsley School Devon
Northam
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Bideford College
Abbotsham
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Holsworthy Community College
Holsworthy
Atlantic Academy
Bucks Cross
Great Torrington School
Great Torrington