Overall Oxbridge
#840
2 ranked schools · -187 places vs Eng avg #653 of 1,538
Applications
33
Offers
5
Offer rate15.2%
-13.5 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 28.7%
Schools in Torquay
Devon's English Riviera resort, Torquay established itself as a fashionable destination during the early nineteenth century when the mild climate drew Victorian society visitors to the north shore of Tor Bay. The town of around 65,000 sits within the Torbay unitary authority, retaining a strong Victorian and Edwardian built character along the harbour and seafront.
Ilsham and Wellswood are the most sought-after pockets for school catchments on the southern side of town, with families competing keenly for primary places. Torre and Chelston extend the residential offer further inland. Great Western Railway links Torquay station to Exeter St Davids in around forty minutes.
17
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5
Secondary
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2
All-through
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5
Special
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1
Other
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of which9sixth forms·2grammar·10faith30 total
Area Performance
Torquay schools rank in the top 52% of England
Across 31 primary, secondary and sixth-form schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.40/10, -0.05 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
4% Elite
Distribution across all Torquay schools
EliteExcellentGoodDeveloping
Torquay vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 52%
Across all ranked Torquay schools
Top 56%Primaryavg #8,328 of 14,821
Top 35%Secondaryavg #1,346 of 3,803
Top 60%Sixth formavg #1,505 of 2,523
Primary schools: 17 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.1/10
-0.23 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#8,328
-6 pts vs medianmedian 7,411
top 56% of 14,821
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
61%
-1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
8%
0 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.1/10
-0.23 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#8,328
-6 pts vs medianmedian 7,411
top 56% of 14,821
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
61%
-1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
8%
0 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Secondary schools: 7 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.7/10
+0.34 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#1,346
+15 pts vs medianmedian 1,902
top 35% of 3,803
% achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A)state
59%
+3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 56%
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
42.1
+3.0 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.7/10
+0.34 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#1,346
+15 pts vs medianmedian 1,902
top 35% of 3,803
% achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A)state
59%
+3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 56%
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
42.1
+3.0 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1
Sixth form schools: 7 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.7/10
-0.00 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#1,505
-10 pts vs medianmedian 1,262
top 60% of 2,523
% A*-A at A-Level
20%
-5 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
43%
-7 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.7/10
-0.00 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#1,505
-10 pts vs medianmedian 1,262
top 60% of 2,523
% A*-A at A-Level
20%
-5 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
43%
-7 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%
Oxford
#284
5 ranked schools · -22 places vs Eng avg #262 of 1,866
Applications
20
Offers
0
Offer rate0.0%
-16.6 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 16.6%
Cambridge
#866
2 ranked schools · -167 places vs Eng avg #699 of 1,830
Applications
20
Offers
5
Offer rate25.0%
-12.0 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 37.0%
Top 3 Primary Schools
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Torquay town
Top 3 Secondary Schools
2026
Torquay town
Top 3 Sixth Forms
2026
Torquay town
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School profiles in Torquay
Browse 23 local profile links across primary schools in torquay town, secondary schools in torquay town and other schools. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.
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