Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 8 secondary schools in Torbay. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Torquay Boys' Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Torquay Boys' Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 70 (England: 46.2). 94.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Torquay Boys' Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Torquay Boys' Grammar 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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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

Local ranking2nd of 8 secondary schools in Torbay

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1160

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 70.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 94.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 99.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 155

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Higher education: 53.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

35.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 28.3% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 273

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1100
Boys: 1072 (99%)
Girls: 15 (1%)
Capacity: 1160 (94% full)
SEND: 2.7%
FSM Eligible: 5.9%
EAL: 4.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.6%
SEN Support: 2.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 65.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,375/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.0%
White Other: 6.4%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Asian Indian: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Chinese: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Other: 0.7%

81.0%

White British

6.4%

White Other

2.9%

Mixed Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01803615501

jhunt@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk

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Shiphay Manor Drive

Torquay, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136321
UKPRN: 10032201
Establishment No.: 5401
Trust: TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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