- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
74 first choices, 77 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 694
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Schools in TQ2
A postcode district in Torbay
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: TQ2 is a postcode district in Torbay with 9 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries209 primary · 6 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All TQ2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TQ2
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 TQ2
9 in TQ2, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 373
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
56 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 568
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Top Secondary Schools in TQ2
6 in TQ2, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
247 first choices, 191 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1668.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
215 first choices, 166 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1670.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 1,087
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
342 first choices, 250 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 1,472
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Nurseries in TQ2
7 in TQ2, highest Ofsted grade first
Holy Angels Pre-School
Torquay, TQ2 6DB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Acorns Pre-School
Torquay, TQ2 6AP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kiddi Caru Nursery
Torquay, TQ2 7AZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in TQ2
5 in TQ2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
247 first choices, 191 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1668.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
215 first choices, 166 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1670.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 1,087
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
342 first choices, 250 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 1,472
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Special Schools in TQ2
2 in TQ2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Combe Pafford School
Torquay, TQ2 8NL · Academy · All-through · Ages 8 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Mayfield School
Torquay, TQ2 8NH · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 304
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TQ2, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good15
- Not graded yet3
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 TQ2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TQ2 has 20 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 TQ2
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 TQ2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TQ2?
TQ2 has 20 schools, including 9 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 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 TQ2?
The highest-ranked schools in TQ2 on Eduscope are Torquay Girls' Grammar School, Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Sherwell Valley 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 do I choose the right school in TQ2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in TQ2 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.