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  • Torquay Girls' Grammar School
  • Torquay Boys' Grammar School
  • Torquay Academy
  • St Cuthbert Mayne School
  • The Spires College
  • Trinity School, Torquay
  • South Devon Steiner School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Torquay Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Torquay. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Torquay

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1TORQUAY
#309England

Torquay Girls' Grammar School

30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, TQ2 7DY
Torbay council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,007 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School188 offers / 350 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2TORQUAY
#466England

Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, TQ2 7EL
Torbay council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,093 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School166 offers / 351 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4TORQUAY
#2,815England

Torquay Academy

Cricketfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 7NU
Torbay council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,481 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School243 offers / 623 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5TORQUAY
#3,437England

St Cuthbert Mayne School

Trumlands Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RN
Torbay council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,021 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England & Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School194 offers / 209 applications
Subscription: 1.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3TORQUAY
#2,652England

The Spires College

Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE
Torbay council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,152 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School218 offers / 583 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
Independent · All-through
#6TORQUAY
#3,828England

Trinity School, Torquay

Buckeridge Road, Teignmouth, Torquay, TQ14 8LY
Devon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
278 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
Church of England & Catholic
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Special Classes
Details
Independent · All-through
#7TORQUAY
#4,071England

South Devon Steiner School

Hood Manor, Dartington, Torquay, TQ9 6AB
Devon council
GCSE
253 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Torquay

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Neighbourhoods in Torquay

Chelston is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Torquay AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Torquay Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Dartington is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7South Devon Steiner SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
South Devon Steiner School#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ellacombe is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of England & CatholicRequires Improvement
St Cuthbert Mayne School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Shiphay is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#2Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Torquay Girls' Grammar School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Teignmouth is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Trinity School, TorquayIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedChurch of England & CatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
Trinity School, Torquay#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Wellswood is a popular residential pocket within the Torquay area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Torquay and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3The Spires CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Spires College#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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