Explore other schools in this area
See every school around TQ1 3PE on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
The Spires College
Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.3 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,131
Capacity
1,304
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, while 51% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
Explore this location
Start from postcode TQ1 3PE — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around The Spires College
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other6.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
Loading map…
50.47552, -3.52349 · TQ1 3PE
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN113526
School typeFoundation school
Websitethespirescollege.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Spires College rated by Ofsted?
The Spires College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2017.
Is The Spires College a good school?
The Spires College scores 40.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Spires College in GCSEs?
The Spires College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near TQ1 3PE?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near TQ1 3PE with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.