Is Torquay Girls' Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Torquay Girls' Grammar School have?

Torquay Girls' Grammar School has 1,021 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

Torquay Girls' Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023).

How does Torquay Girls' Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Torquay Girls' Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.4 in 2025/26.

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

Yes — Torquay Girls' Grammar School is part of TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Torquay Girls' Grammar School?

Torquay Girls' Grammar School is located at 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7DY.

Torquay Girls' Grammar School

30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7DY

Outstanding

Inspected 1 November 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

68.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,021

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Torquay Girls' Grammar School

Torquay Girls' Grammar School is an academy converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,021 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.4 (2025/26). 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Torbay →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,021 / 1,200 (85%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

6.1%

Free school meals

6.5%

EAL

0.1%

SEN support

6.5%

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)

68.4

Attainment 8

153 pupils

94.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.3%

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)

A-level average grade

112 students

19.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

85%

To higher education

53%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

10.5%

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.

52.48

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

4.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£51,635

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,677 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.

£7,411

Spend per pupil

£7,321

Income per pupil

54%

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: 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7DY
Phone: 01803613215
Headteacher: Sarah Forster
Website: www.tggsacademy.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Torquay Girls' Grammar School?: Torquay Girls' Grammar School is an academy converter in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Torquay Girls' Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Torquay Girls' Grammar School have?: Torquay Girls' Grammar School has 1,021 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Torquay Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Torquay Girls' Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023).
How does Torquay Girls' Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Torquay Girls' Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.4 in 2025/26.
Is Torquay Girls' Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Torquay Girls' Grammar School is part of TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Torquay Girls' Grammar School?: Torquay Girls' Grammar School is located at 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7DY.