Is St Cuthbert Mayne School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 April 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 6th of 8 secondary schools in Torbay. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Cuthbert Mayne School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Cuthbert Mayne School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42 (England: 46.2). 33.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Cuthbert Mayne School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Cuthbert Mayne School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Cuthbert Mayne School

Trumlands Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RN

Local ranking6th of 8 secondary schools in Torbay

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1115

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 23 April 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 23 April 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 33.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 58.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 159

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Higher education: 50.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 29.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

28.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

A-Level Students

Applied General Avg Points: 33.9
16-18 Cohort: 97

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 992
Boys: 494 (49%)
Girls: 507 (51%)
Capacity: 1115 (90% full)
SEND: 15.6%
FSM Eligible: 41.2%
EAL: 15.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 14.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 61.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,630/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic/Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 75.5%
White Other: 7.4%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Asian Indian: 3.7%
Black African: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Other: 1.2%

75.5%

White British

7.4%

White Other

3.9%

Asian Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01803328725

admin@stcm.torbay.sch.uk

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Trumlands Road

Torquay, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113551
UKPRN: 10006143
Establishment No.: 4601

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