Best Secondary Schools in Torbay 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 8 schools across Torbay. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Torbay has 8 secondary schools, of which 1 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 6 rated Good — 88% of secondary schools in Torbay are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Torquay Girls' Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Torbay follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

8
Total schools
1
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
62.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥈 Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
4. Torquay Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
5. The Spires College
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
6. Brixham College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 38 View school
7. St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary
 Good 37 View school
8. Paignton Academy
Secondary
 Good 34 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Torbay?
There are 8 secondary schools in Torbay, of which 1 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Torbay?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Torbay is Torquay Girls' Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Torbay?
Primary and secondary school applications in Torbay are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Torbay council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Torbay?
13% of secondary schools in Torbay are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 78.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.