Brixham College

About Brixham College

Brixham College is an academy converter in Brixham, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,053 pupils on roll. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 (2025/26). 31.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Torbay →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,053 / 1,050 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay, TQ5 9HF

Phone

03333602250

Principal

Rebecca Blackshaw

Website

http://www.brixhamcollege.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brixham College?

Brixham College is an academy converter in Brixham, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Brixham College have?

Brixham College has 1,053 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Brixham College's Ofsted rating?

Brixham College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does Brixham College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Brixham College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 in 2025/26.

Is Brixham College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Brixham College is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Brixham College?

Brixham College is located at Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Torbay, TQ5 9HF.