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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0LN

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

71.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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
71.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
62.5%
Basics 9-5
95.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

71.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2369.746.4
2023/2466.046.4
2024/2571.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.620.00
2023/24+0.170.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.0%
EBacc APS
6.23
EBacc 9-5
34.9%
EBacc 9-4
35.6%
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
42.95
A*-A Grades
45.4%
A*-B Grades
78.0%
AAB+ %
22.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 117 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

South Devon College
2.93 km away · Further education
Brixham College
3.59 km away · Academy converter
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Cambian Devon School
4.06 km away · Other independent special school
Paignton Academy
4.26 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Preston Bridge School
4.99 km away · Other independent special school

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About Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a secondary school in Brixham, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.2. The school has around 1,016 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Feb 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Churston Ferrers Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

What is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy's latest exam results?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy located?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a secondary school in Brixham, Torbay (TQ5 0LN).
How many pupils attend Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy has around 1,016 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy with other schools?
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