The Spires College
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Westlands Lane Torquay Devon TQ1 3PE |
| Phone | 01803400660 |
| Reference Number | 113526 |
The Spires College has demonstrated that it continues to provide a good education for its students. Pupils express pride in their school, feeling safe and supported, while parents also recognize the school's role in fostering both academic and personal growth. With a well-planned curriculum that accommodates pupils' various needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school showcases an effective approach to learning. Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a respectful atmosphere, with a strong commitment to improving attendance, especially among disadvantaged pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1131 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.46%
Girls: 48.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 98 | 211 |
| 8 | 116 | 98 | 214 |
| 9 | 103 | 103 | 206 |
| 10 | 100 | 110 | 210 |
| 11 | 102 | 82 | 184 |
| 12 | 20 | 37 | 57 |
| 13 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.8% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 19 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- The school has high expectations for both staff and students.
- Leaders have designed a clear and ambitious curriculum.
- Teaching quality is supported by current educational research.
- Pupils receive effective support to catch up when falling behind.
- The school has a strong focus on reading with effective phonics support.
- SEND support is effective, and leaders quickly identify pupils' needs.
- The curriculum for personal, social, and health education is well delivered.
Areas for Improvement
- Some parents of pupils with SEND are unclear about the support provided.
- Disadvantaged pupils have lower attendance than their peers.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.81 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.5 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 234 | 41 |
| Third Preference | 136 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 62 | 12 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG |
0.29 miles |
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN |
0.37 miles |
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Homelands Primary School
Westhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT |
0.38 miles |
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Abbey School
Hampton Court, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR |
0.46 miles |
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St Margaret's Academy
Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA |
0.47 miles |
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Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ |
0.47 miles |
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ |
0.52 miles |
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Warberry CofE Academy
Cedars Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1SB |
0.58 miles |
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH |
0.67 miles |
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Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN |
0.94 miles |
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Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ |
0.94 miles |
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Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP |
1.09 miles |
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Lift Barton Hill
Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA |
1.25 miles |
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB |
1.25 miles |
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Watcombe Primary School
Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU |
1.4 miles |
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Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES |
1.63 miles |
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Shiphay Learning Academy
Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF |
1.84 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY |
2.06 miles |
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Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5HN |
2.88 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY |
3.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN |
0.71 miles |
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Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU |
0.88 miles |
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Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL |
1.32 miles |
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY |
1.32 miles |
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Mayfield School
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH |
1.44 miles |
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
1.48 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
2.88 miles |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
3.07 miles |
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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA |
4.17 miles |
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Cambian Devon School
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7DQ |
4.56 miles |
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Glendinning Academy
Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD |
4.66 miles |