Grammar schools in Paignton
There are no grammar schools in Paignton.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Devon and Torbay have 4 of them, but none in Paignton itself — so every state secondary in Paignton admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, about 2.7 miles away in Torbay. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Devon and Torbay
Devon and Torbay have 4 grammar schools, but none in Paignton itself.
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy — Brixham
- Colyton Grammar School — Colyton
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School — Torquay
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School — Torquay
Nearest grammar schools to Paignton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Paignton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Brixham | 2.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Torquay | 3.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Torquay | 3.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Plymouth | 24.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| Devonport High School for Girls | Plymouth | 25.3 miles | Girls | Good |
| Devonport High School for Boys | Plymouth | 25.9 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Paignton
Paignton has 13 open schools. Browse all Paignton schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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