Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School a boys school?

Yes — Torquay Boys' Grammar School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Torquay Boys' Grammar School have?

Torquay Boys' Grammar School has 1,100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Torquay Boys' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Torquay Boys' Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021).

How does Torquay Boys' Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Torquay Boys' Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70 in 2025/26.

Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Torquay Boys' Grammar School is part of TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Torquay Boys' Grammar School?

Torquay Boys' Grammar School is located at Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7EL.

Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7EL

Good

Inspected 22 September 2021

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,100

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Torquay Boys' Grammar School

Torquay Boys' Grammar School is an academy converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,100 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70 (2025/26). 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Torbay →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,100 / 1,160 (95%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 September 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

5.5%

Free school meals

5.1%

EAL

0.6%

SEN support

2.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

70.0

Attainment 8

155 pupils

94.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

92 students

28.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

84%

To higher education

57%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

6.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

65.35

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£55,857

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,669 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,375

Spend per pupil

£7,391

Income per pupil

66%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7EL
Phone: 01803615501
Headteacher: James Hunt
Website: http://www.tbgs.co.uk/

Academy Trust

TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Torquay Boys' Grammar School?: Torquay Boys' Grammar School is an academy converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School a boys school?: Yes — Torquay Boys' Grammar School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Torquay Boys' Grammar School have?: Torquay Boys' Grammar School has 1,100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Torquay Boys' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Torquay Boys' Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021).
How does Torquay Boys' Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Torquay Boys' Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70 in 2025/26.
Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Torquay Boys' Grammar School is part of TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Torquay Boys' Grammar School?: Torquay Boys' Grammar School is located at Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7EL.