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Schools in Torbay

47 open schools including 32 primary and 15 secondary providers. Browse top performers, Ofsted outcomes and links to explore every school on the map.

32

Primary

15

Secondary

9

Post-16

3 grammar schools in Torbay

11+ exam details, admissions and full grammar school list

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Ofsted outcomes in Torbay

Outstanding2 (4%)
Good35 (74%)
Requires improvement3 (6%)
Inadequate1 (2%)

Top primary schools in Torbay

DfE data for 202425 academic year

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  1. 1

    Galmpton Church of England Primary School

    Brixham | Outstanding

    91%

    KS2 RWM expected

  2. 2

    Ilsham Church of England Academy

    Torquay | Good

    88%

    KS2 RWM expected

  3. 3

    Torre Church of England Academy

    TORQUAY

    84%

    KS2 RWM expected

  4. 4

    Warberry CofE Academy

    Torquay | Good

    83%

    KS2 RWM expected

  5. 5

    Hayes School

    Paignton | Good

    79%

    KS2 RWM expected

  6. 6

    Sherwell Valley Primary School

    Torquay | Good

    75%

    KS2 RWM expected

  7. 7

    Lift Barton Hill

    Torquay | Good

    74%

    KS2 RWM expected

  8. 8

    Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School

    Paignton | Good

    73%

    KS2 RWM expected

Top secondary schools in Torbay

DfE data for 202425 academic year

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  1. 1

    Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

    Brixham | Good

    71.2

    Attainment 8

  2. 2

    Torquay Boys' Grammar School

    Torquay | Good

    70.7

    Attainment 8

  3. 3

    Torquay Girls' Grammar School

    Torquay | Outstanding

    68.4

    Attainment 8

  4. 4

    Torquay Academy

    Torquay | Good

    47.5

    Attainment 8

  5. 5

    The Spires College

    Torquay | Good

    44.5

    Attainment 8

  6. 6

    St Cuthbert Mayne School

    Torquay | Good

    39.7

    Attainment 8

  7. 7

    Paignton Academy

    Paignton | Requires improvement

    36.9

    Attainment 8

  8. 8

    Brixham College

    Brixham | Requires improvement

    36.7

    Attainment 8

Selective schools may also appear in our grammar schools section.

Top post-16 providers in Torbay

DfE data for 2024/25 academic year

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  1. 1

    Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

    Brixham | Good

    43.0

    A-Level APS

  2. 2

    Torquay Girls' Grammar School

    Torquay | Outstanding

    40.9

    A-Level APS

  3. 3

    Torquay Boys' Grammar School

    Torquay | Good

    35.6

    A-Level APS

  4. 4

    Torquay Academy

    Torquay | Good

    32.2

    A-Level APS

  5. 5

    St Cuthbert Mayne School

    Torquay | Good

    28.9

    A-Level APS

  6. 6

    The Spires College

    Torquay | Good

    28.0

    A-Level APS

  7. 7

    Brixham College

    Brixham | Requires improvement

    23.1

    A-Level APS

About schools in Torbay

This page summarises open schools in Torbay using official DfE exam results and Ofsted inspection data on FavSchools. Use the school map to search by postcode, league tables for full rankings, and compare to review schools side by side before applying through your local authority.

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Torbay?
Torbay has 47 open schools on FavSchools, including 32 primary, 15 secondary and post-16 providers with published data where available.
Does Torbay have grammar schools?
Yes. Torbay has 3 state grammar schools. See the grammar schools section on this page or visit the dedicated grammar schools guide for 11+ details.
How are top schools in Torbay ranked?
Primary schools are ranked by KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard. Secondary schools use GCSE Attainment 8. Post-16 providers use A-Level average point score per entry. All figures come from the latest DfE performance tables.
How do I find schools near me in Torbay?
Use the FavSchools interactive map to search by postcode within Torbay, filter by Ofsted rating and phase, then compare shortlisted schools side by side.