Best Schools in Torquay
45 schools in Torquay
Key Facts
- Torquay has a total of 45 schools, with 94.4% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 80.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Torquay have 55.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 6,074 pupils across 22 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Torquay have a Progress 8 score of -0.02, an Attainment 8 score of 51.79, and 57.1% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, across 5 schools.
- Torquay's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.61, 30.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and £8,722 spending per pupil, highlighting varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Torquay
18 nurseries in Torquay
Top Primary Schools in Torquay
22 primary schools in Torquay
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The Lodestar Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 8JE
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils40
P/T Ratio4.8
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 4NZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence8.1%
Pupils96
P/T Ratio21.3
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ1 1TG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence6.5%
Pupils347
P/T Ratio21.7
Top Secondary Schools in Torquay
5 secondary schools in Torquay
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Torquay, TQ2 7DY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.37
Attainment 868.9
Eng+Maths97%
Pupils1,021
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 7EL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.34
Attainment 866.9
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,100
Torquay Academy
Ofsted
Good
Torquay, TQ2 7NU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.03
Attainment 844.6
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils1,453
Top Special Schools in Torquay
2 special schools in Torquay
Top Independent Schools in Torquay
1 independent schools in Torquay
Frequently Asked Questions
Torquay has 45 schools, including 22 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Torquay | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.08 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,047 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.