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The Spires College

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The Spires College

Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE

Foundation school
Pupils
1,131
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.3%
Attainment 8
44.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.7%
Basics 9-5
51.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.8%
EBacc APS
3.88
EBacc 9-5
13.1%
EBacc 9-4
20.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.02
A*-A Grades
14.6%
A*-B Grades
34.4%
AAB+ %
10.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 53 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Spires College

The Spires College is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 1,131 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE | More schools in Torbay

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Spires College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Spires College

What is The Spires College's Ofsted rating?
The Spires College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Spires College's latest exam results?
The Spires College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Spires College located?
The Spires College is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay (TQ1 3PE).
How many pupils attend The Spires College?
The Spires College has around 1,131 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Spires College with other schools?
View The Spires College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Torbay.