The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic/Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 144 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 992
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 40.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Head
- Mr James Down (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's School
Primary · 411m away
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Primary · 416m away
Homelands Primary School
Primary · 523m away
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 560m away
Abbey School
Independent · 739m away
Torquay Academy
Secondary · 879m away
Barton Primary School
Primary · 890m away
Lift Barton Hill
Primary · 890m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Cuthbert Mayne School a selective school?
No. St Cuthbert Mayne School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Cuthbert Mayne School's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert Mayne School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert Mayne School?
St Cuthbert Mayne School currently has 992 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert Mayne School take?
St Cuthbert Mayne School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Cuthbert Mayne School?
St Cuthbert Mayne School is in Torquay, TQ1 4RN, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert Mayne School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Cuthbert Mayne School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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