Torquay Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cricketfield Road Torquay Devon TQ2 7NU |
| Phone | 01803329351 |
| Reference Number | 138370 |
Torquay Academy continues to uphold the strong standards established in its previous inspection, demonstrating effective action and high expectations for all students. The school promotes an ambitious educational environment, where pupils benefit from a well-rounded curriculum that includes both academic rigor and diverse extracurricular activities. Overall, pupils display pride in their school, achieving well in academics while engaging in sports and creative arts.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1453 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.72%
Girls: 49.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 134 | 261 |
| 8 | 135 | 122 | 257 |
| 9 | 129 | 125 | 254 |
| 10 | 112 | 134 | 246 |
| 11 | 132 | 106 | 238 |
| 12 | 47 | 47 | 94 |
| 13 | 55 | 48 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 14 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Broad and meticulously planned curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on extracurricular opportunities
- Consistent and fair behaviour policy
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent completion of written work to high standards
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.4% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
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 | 32.24 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.03 |
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 | 14.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 162 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 90 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 8 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Torre Church of England Academy
Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DN |
0.26 miles |
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Upton St James CofE Primary School
St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ |
0.52 miles |
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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB |
0.56 miles |
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Homelands Primary School
Westhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT |
0.62 miles |
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St Margaret's Academy
Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA |
0.66 miles |
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Lift Barton Hill
Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA |
0.69 miles |
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Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ |
0.72 miles |
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Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG |
0.86 miles |
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Sherwell Valley Primary School
Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES |
0.87 miles |
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St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Hartop Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QH |
0.88 miles |
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Cockington Primary School
Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP |
0.9 miles |
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Abbey School
Hampton Court, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR |
0.9 miles |
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Shiphay Learning Academy
Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF |
0.98 miles |
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Watcombe Primary School
Moor Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NU |
1.22 miles |
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All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN |
1.25 miles |
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Warberry CofE Academy
Cedars Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1SB |
1.37 miles |
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Ilsham Church of England Academy
Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ |
1.8 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY |
1.89 miles |
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Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5HN |
2.06 miles |
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Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY |
2.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY |
0.53 miles |
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Trumlands Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RN |
0.55 miles |
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
0.7 miles |
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The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE |
0.88 miles |
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Combe Pafford School
Steps Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL |
1.21 miles |
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Mayfield School
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH |
1.35 miles |
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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL |
2.74 miles |
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Preston Bridge School
1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF |
2.92 miles |
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Paignton Academy
Waterleat Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA |
3.94 miles |
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Glendinning Academy
Sandringham Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HD |
3.95 miles |
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Cambian Devon School
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7DQ |
4.32 miles |
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South Devon UTC
Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA |
4.65 miles |
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Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF |
4.88 miles |
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South Devon College
Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ |
4.94 miles |