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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Academy converter · Torquay · TQ2 7EL

Ages 11–18 · 1,087 pupils · Torbay

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

66.9

Overall absence

6.0%

Admissions demand

1.28 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

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+0.34
−20+2
Attainment 866.9
English & maths grade 5+89%
English & maths grade 4+98%
EBacc entry62%

EBacc APS: 6.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.8%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
823

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.28 · Competitive

1st preferences

200

Places offered

156

1st-preference offers

155

Total preferences (any rank)
305
Preferred offers (top 3)
156
Applications from outside LA
194
Offers to outside-LA applicants
101
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

1,087 pupils · 1,160 places

Pupils on roll
1,087
Boys / girls
1,072 / 15
School capacity
1,160
Capacity fill
1,087 / 1,160 (94%)
Free school meals
6%
FSM pupils
49
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Boys
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: TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Academy trust
TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Sponsor
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Dr James Hunt

Location

Address
Shiphay Manor Drive
Postcode
TQ2 7EL
Town
Torquay
County
Devon
Local authority
Torbay
District
Torbay
Constituency
Torbay
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.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Torquay, Torbay, 1,087 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 6%.

Open schools in Torquay
28
Secondary schools in Torquay
5
Academies among open schools in Torquay
68% (19)
Open schools in TQ2
13
Secondary in TQ2
3
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 TorquayNear TQ2

  • Torquay Girls' Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Torquay · TQ2 7DY · Torbay

    Ages 11–18

    • Att868.9
    • P80.4
    • EM5+90%
    • Absence6.9%

    0.2 miles away

  • Torquay Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Torquay · TQ2 7NU · Torbay

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.6
    • P80.0
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence10.5%

    0.7 miles away

  • St Cuthbert Mayne School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Torquay · TQ1 4RN · Torbay

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.3
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+21%
    • Absence15.8%

    1.2 miles away

  • The Spires College

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Torquay · TQ1 3PE · Torbay

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.6
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence9.4%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Dr James Hunt
Telephone
01803615501
Website
http://www.tbgs.co.uk/

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