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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

Academy converter · Brixham · TQ5 0LN

Ages 11–18 · 1,062 pupils · Torbay

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

66.0

Overall absence

6.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-10-18

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.17
−20+2
Attainment 866.0
English & maths grade 5+91%
English & maths grade 4+97%
EBacc entry19%

EBacc APS: 5.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.2%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
757

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill108%

1,062 pupils · 982 places

Pupils on roll
1,062
Boys / girls
530 / 532
School capacity
982
Capacity fill
1,062 / 982 (108%)
Free school meals
10.2%
FSM pupils
79
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Academy trust
CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr James Simpson

Location

Address
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers
Postcode
TQ5 0LN
Town
Brixham
County
Devon
Local authority
Torbay
District
Torbay
Constituency
South Devon
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Brixham, Torbay, 1,062 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 10.2%.

Open schools in Brixham
7
Secondary schools in Brixham
2
Academies among open schools in Brixham
100% (7)
Open schools in TQ5
7
Secondary in TQ5
2
Open schools in Torbay LA
47
Secondary in Torbay LA
8

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BrixhamNear TQ5

  • Brixham College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Brixham · TQ5 9HF · Torbay

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.2
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence14.5%

    2.2 miles away

  • Paignton Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Paignton · TQ3 3WA · Torbay

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.5
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence12.6%

    2.6 miles away

  • White Rock Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation school · Primary

    Paignton · TQ4 7AW · Torbay

    Ages 2–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM18.1%

    1.2 miles away

  • South Devon College

    Further education · 16 plus

    Paignton · TQ4 7EJ · Torbay

    Ages 14–99

    • Att833.5
    • P8-1.3
    • EM5+32%

    1.8 miles away

  • Furzeham Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Brixham · TQ5 8BL · Torbay

    Ages 2–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM25.4%

    1.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Simpson
Telephone
01803842289
Website
http://www.churstongrammar.com/

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