St Cuthbert Mayne School
Torquay, TQ1 4RN · Torbay · secondary school
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6th of 8 secondary schools in Torbay we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.7/10 against 494 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.3 · 21 | 46% | 0.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.75 · 7 | 38% | 0.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.0 · 29 | 15% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Cuthbert Mayne School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.75 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Sports Day, and Drama Productions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,001 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,115. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
What Ofsted said about St Cuthbert Mayne School
Overview
The report states that the school has "high aspirations" and that pupils now benefit from a "better quality of education than before" due to successful curriculum redesign. Leaders have made "significant improvements" to curriculum delivery, resulting in positive pupil attitudes and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-designed," enabling pupils to "build on their prior knowledge securely over time."
- Pupils behave with "respect, kindness and empathy," and the school has successfully reduced permanent exclusions and suspensions.
- Staff possess "strong" subject knowledge and provide "bespoke pastoral and academic support" for pupils with SEND.
- Sixth-form students describe the provision as a "‘family-style setting’" where they receive informed guidance for their next steps.
- The personal development programme is effective, teaching pupils about "mutual respect, individual liberty and free speech."
Areas to improve
- Attendance strategies are not reaching some pupils, leading to "gaps in their learning" that are not sufficiently addressed upon return.
- Teaching does not consistently support all pupils in developing "writing skills," hindering their ability to express knowledge in "complex extended writing tasks."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.3 |
| 2024/25 | 39.7 |
| 2025/26 | 42.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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