The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 71.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
71.2
27.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
96%
54.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,016
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr James Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy a selective school?
Yes. Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy currently has 1,016 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy take?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is in Brixham, TQ5 0LN, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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