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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.9 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,016
Capacity
982
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally and an impressive 99% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 68% of pupils progress to university, with 31% gaining entry to top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway to higher education. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 37%, which may be a consideration for some parents.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2022Quality 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. | 71.2 | 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 2% 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%. | 96% | 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%. | 37% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% 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%. | 68% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 124 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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50.39601, -3.55862 · TQ5 0LN
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN136388
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.churstongrammar.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy rated by Ofsted?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy a good school?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy scores 88.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy in GCSEs?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 71.2. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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