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Torquay Girls' Grammar School

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Torquay Girls' Grammar School

30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, TQ2 7DY

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,021
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.3%
Attainment 8
68.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

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
68.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
57.2%
Basics 9-5
89.7%

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
86.5%
EBacc APS
6.68
EBacc 9-5
71.8%
EBacc 9-4
80.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.86
A*-A Grades
39.0%
A*-B Grades
71.1%
AAB+ %
19.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 115 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Torquay Girls' Grammar School

Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.4. The school has around 1,021 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 Girls' Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2011 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Torquay Girls' Grammar School

What is Torquay Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Torquay Girls' Grammar School's latest exam results?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Torquay Girls' Grammar School located?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Torquay, Torbay (TQ2 7DY).
How many pupils attend Torquay Girls' Grammar School?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School has around 1,021 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Torquay Girls' Grammar School with other schools?
View Torquay Girls' 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.