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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.4 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 70.8, placing it in the top 3% nationally. An outstanding 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 93% reach grade 5 or higher. The school also has a strong commitment to the EBacc, with 62% of students entering for these subjects, indicating a well-rounded academic focus.
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Last inspected: 22 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 70.8 | Top 3% 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%. | 99% | Top 3% 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%. | 93% | Top 3% 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%. | 62% | Top 7% 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%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
White Other6.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Other0.6%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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50.47614, -3.55703 · TQ2 7EL
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Frequently asked questions
What is Torquay Boys' Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 September 2021.
Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School a good school?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School scores 88.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Torquay Boys' Grammar School in GCSEs?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.8. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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