The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 70.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a boys-only school
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
70.8
27.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
51.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 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
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,100
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 5.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Dr James Hunt (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
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherwell Valley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 394m away
Shiphay Learning Academy
Primary · 720m away
Torre Church of England Academy
Primary · 871m away
Torquay Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wychbury House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Cockington Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Torquay Boys' Grammar School 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 Torquay Boys' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Torquay Boys' Grammar School?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School currently has 1,100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Torquay Boys' Grammar School take?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Torquay Boys' Grammar School?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is in Torquay, TQ2 7EL, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Torquay Boys' Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Torquay Boys' Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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