Explore other schools in this area
See every school around TQ2 7NU on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.2 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,453
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 89%, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student success. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.6 places it in the top 40% nationally, while 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, only 8% of students enter the EBacc, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more academically rigorous pathway.
Explore this location
Start from postcode TQ2 7NU — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Torquay Academy
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: 14 June 2016Older 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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 49% | Top 38% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (136 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child feels safe
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other6.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
Loading map…
50.47993, -3.54221 · TQ2 7NU
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN138370
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.tqacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Torquay Academy rated by Ofsted?
Torquay Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2016.
Is Torquay Academy a good school?
Torquay Academy scores 66.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Torquay Academy?
Based on 136 Ofsted Parent View responses, Torquay Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Torquay Academy in GCSEs?
Torquay Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near TQ2 7NU?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near TQ2 7NU with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.