Schools in TORQUAY
28 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Spires College Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Torquay Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (17)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Church of England Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Homelands Primary School Community school | Good (2021) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Lift Barton Hill Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Preston Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Warberry CofE Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Watcombe Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cockington Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Shiphay Learning Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Pafford School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 8–19 | — |
| Mayfield School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| The Lodestar Academy Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Abbey School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Phoenix Bay School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.