Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay, TQ2 7EL · Torbay · Grammar school
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3rd 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 the 251 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 94.8 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 70.0 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Torquay Boys' Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 70.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Dartmoor Society and Chess Club, compete in Ten Tors and the Rosslyn Park National Rugby 7's Tournament, and swim and climb. They also attend the TBGS Musical Trip and visit Paris, Disney, the Geopark, the Tank Museum, Eden Project, Ashbury Manor, London, the River Dart, and Thorpe Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,087 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,160. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils achieve highly and feel safe, known, and valued. While attainment, attendance, and behaviour are rated at a "strong standard," teaching quality and leadership systems are assessed at an "expected standard," with specific requirements for improvement to ensure consistency.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with GCSE outcomes "significantly above national averages" and disadvantaged pupils outperforming their peers nationally.
- Attendance is high and behaviour is "exemplary," supported by a strong sense of belonging and effective pastoral care.
- Staff know pupils well, quickly identifying barriers to learning and providing robust support for those with special educational needs or disabilities.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, offering unusual subjects and fostering a "love of reading" and creative application of knowledge.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in ethical debates, leadership roles, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed a "consistently high-quality approach to formative assessment" so teachers routinely check understanding and adapt teaching.
- Leaders should "rigorously monitor the impact of their improvement work" to address pockets of weaker teaching practice.
- Leaders should increase opportunities for younger pupils to engage meaningfully with employers to deepen their understanding of the world of work.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.9 |
| 2024/25 | 70.8 |
| 2025/26 | 70.0 |
| 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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