Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

About Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is an academy converter in Brixham, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,016 pupils on roll. It is part of CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.3 (2025/26). 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% 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

1,016 / 982 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2022

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

Greenway Road, Brixham, Torbay, TQ5 0LN

Phone

01803842289

Headteacher

James Simpson

Website

http://www.churstongrammar.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?

Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is an academy converter in Brixham, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy have?

Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy has 1,016 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy's Ofsted rating?

Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).

How does Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.3 in 2025/26.

Is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is part of CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?

Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is located at Greenway Road, Brixham, Torbay, TQ5 0LN.