The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,453
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Steve Margetts (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTorre Church of England Academy
Primary · 425m away
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 841m away
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 879m away
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Homelands Primary School
Primary · 997m away
The Lodestar Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
St Margaret's School
Primary · 1.1km away
Barton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Torquay Academy a selective school?
No. Torquay Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Torquay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Torquay Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Torquay Academy?
Torquay Academy currently has 1,453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Torquay Academy take?
Torquay Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Torquay Academy?
Torquay Academy is in Torquay, TQ2 7NU, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Torquay Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Torquay Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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