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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,021
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally. An impressive 97% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 90% achieve grade 5 or higher, reflecting a solid commitment to educational excellence. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 87%, indicating a robust curriculum that prepares students well for future opportunities.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 68.6 | Top 4% 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 90% | Top 4% 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%. | 87% | Top 2% 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%. | 80% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
White Other4.4%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.47704, -3.55349 · TQ2 7DY
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN136506
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.tggsacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Torquay Girls' Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2023.
Is Torquay Girls' Grammar School a good school?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Girls' Grammar School in GCSEs?
Torquay Girls' Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.6. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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