- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in TQ12
A postcode district in Devon
- Postcode district
- 44 schools and nurseries
In short: TQ12 is a postcode district in Devon with 24 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4424 primary · 9 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All TQ12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TQ12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in TQ12
24 in TQ12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
56 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 344
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.6
Top Secondary Schools in TQ12
9 in TQ12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
154 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 870
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
202 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
176 first choices, 198 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Nurseries in TQ12
16 in TQ12, highest Ofsted grade first
Rackerhayes Pre School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 3JU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abbotsbury School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abbotskerswell Pre School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 5YF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in TQ12
5 in TQ12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
154 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 870
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
202 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
176 first choices, 198 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Special Schools in TQ12
4 in TQ12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Greater Horseshoe School
Tq12 6rh · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 57
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Fieldstone School
Devon, TQ12 1NH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Glendinning Academy
Newton Abbot, TQ12 4HD · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 131
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.5
Private Schools in TQ12
4 in TQ12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Greater Horseshoe School
Tq12 6rh · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 57
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Fieldstone School
Devon, TQ12 1NH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Phoenix Bay School
Torquay, TQ12 6NQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TQ12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good31
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every TQ12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TQ12 has 44 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in TQ12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about TQ12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TQ12?
TQ12 has 44 schools, including 24 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in TQ12?
The highest-ranked schools in TQ12 on Eduscope are Stokeinteignhead School, Abbotskerswell Primary School, Canada Hill Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in TQ12?
There are 4 independent schools in TQ12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in TQ12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in TQ12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 44 schools in TQ12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.