Schools in Torbay
Torbay has 43 schools: 31 primary and 12 secondary or all-through. 83% of the 35 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (71.2 in 2025). Among primary schools, Galmpton Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (91% in 2025).
- 46 schools
- 12 secondary
- 31 primary
Secondary Schools in Torbay
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Good | 71.2 (2025) | +0.17 (2024) | 1,062 |
| 2 | Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Expected standard | 70.8 (2025) | +0.34 (2024) | 1,087 |
| 3 | Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Outstanding | 68.6 (2025) | +0.37 (2024) | 1,058 |
| 4 | Torquay Academy | Good | 47.6 (2025) | +0.03 (2024) | 1,472 |
| 5 | The Spires College | Good | 44.5 (2025) | -0.15 (2024) | 1,154 |
| 6 | St Cuthbert Mayne School | – | 39.7 (2025) | -0.75 (2024) | 1,001 |
| 7 | Paignton Academy | – | 36.9 (2025) | -0.63 (2024) | 1,568 |
| 8 | Brixham College | Needs attention | 36.7 (2025) | -0.74 (2024) | 1,012 |
| 9 | South Devon College | Good | 31.0 (2025) | -1.26 (2024) | – |
| 10 | Combe Pafford School | Good | 5.6 (2025) | -1.38 (2024) | 239 |
| 11 | Brunel School | Needs attention | 1.5 (2025) | -2.44 (2024) | 64 |
| 12 | Mayfield School | Good | – | – | 304 |
Primary Schools in Torbay
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.