Torbay is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 47 schools — 31 primary, 8 secondary, educating around 19,985 pupils. The median teacher salary across Torbay's state-funded schools is £48,894 (2024-25). There are currently 9 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Torbay.
Torbay at a glance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 47
- Primary schools
- 31
- Secondary schools
- 8
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 19,985
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,097
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.3 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £48,894
- Spend per pupil
- £8,980
- Open teaching jobs
- 9
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Torbay
47 schools in Torbay plotted by location.
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Teaching in Torbay
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Torbay
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Torbay
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Torbay.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Torbay’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Torbay
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Brixham, Torbay· TQ5 0LT
221 pupils
KS2: 91% met expected standard
Trust: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay, Torbay· TQ2 7DY
1,021 pupils
Attainment 8: 68.6
Trust: TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Brixham Church of England Primary School
Brixham, Torbay· TQ5 9HF
216 pupils
KS2: 58% met expected standard
Trust: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham, Torbay· TQ5 0LN
1,016 pupils
Attainment 8: 71.2
Trust: CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
Brixham, Torbay· TQ5 9NH
376 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Torquay, Torbay· TQ1 1TG
347 pupils
KS2: 71% met expected standard
Trust: LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Teaching jobs in Torbay
View 9 open teaching jobs in Torbay →Torbay: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Torbay?
Torbay has 47 schools, including 31 primary and 8 secondary schools, educating around 19,985 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Torbay?
The median teacher salary across Torbay's state-funded schools is £48,894 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.3, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Torbay?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Torbay local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Torbay through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Torbay?
Apply through Torbay's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Torbay by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Torbay?
Yes — there are currently 9 open teaching vacancies in Torbay. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.