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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

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Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, TQ2 7EL

Academy converter
Boys
Pupils
1,100
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.7%
Attainment 8
70.7
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
70.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
61.2%
Basics 9-5
93.4%

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
61.7%
EBacc APS
6.54
EBacc 9-5
52.7%
EBacc 9-4
59.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.57
A*-A Grades
31.1%
A*-B Grades
55.9%
AAB+ %
28.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 145 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Nearby

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About Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Torquay Boys' Grammar School is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.7. The school has around 1,100 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Torquay Boys' Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Jun 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Torquay Boys' Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Torquay Boys' Grammar School

What is Torquay Boys' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Torquay Boys' Grammar School's latest exam results?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Torquay Boys' Grammar School located?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay (TQ2 7EL).
How many pupils attend Torquay Boys' Grammar School?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School has around 1,100 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Torquay Boys' Grammar School with other schools?
View Torquay Boys' Grammar School'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.