The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-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
68.6
24.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
90%
47.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,021
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 5.3%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Sarah Forster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Torquay Girls' Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Torquay Girls' 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 Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Torquay Girls' Grammar School?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School currently has 1,021 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Torquay Girls' Grammar School take?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Torquay Girls' Grammar School?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School is in Torquay, TQ2 7DY, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Torquay Girls' Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Torquay Girls' Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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