- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in TQ5
A postcode district in Torbay
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: TQ5 is a postcode district in Torbay with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries105 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All TQ5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TQ5
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 TQ5
5 in TQ5, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
21 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 257
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
11 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 187
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
Top Secondary Schools in TQ5
2 in TQ5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
228 first choices, 159 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results well below the England average.
115 first choices, 134 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 1,012
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in TQ5
3 in TQ5, highest Ofsted grade first
Butterflies Early Years Centre
Brixham, TQ5 0EE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Galmpton Pre-school
Brixham, TQ5 0LT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Thinkers at Furzeham Primary
Brixham, TQ5 8BL · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in TQ5
2 in TQ5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
228 first choices, 159 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results well below the England average.
115 first choices, 134 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 1,012
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TQ5, 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
- Good6
- 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 TQ5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TQ5 has 10 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 TQ5
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 TQ5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TQ5?
TQ5 has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in TQ5?
The highest-ranked schools in TQ5 on Eduscope are Galmpton Church of England Primary School, Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, Furzeham 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 TQ5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in TQ5 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.