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Schools in Torbay

  • 43State-funded schools
  • 31Primary
  • 8Secondary
  • 3Special
  • South WestRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
80%
4 pts below England (84%)
1,279 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
94%
close to England (92%)
1,000 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.8
0.4 below England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
7of 43 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Torbay
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
80%got their first choice
4 pts below England (84%)

1,279 applicants · 7.1% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 80%; England 84%
  2. 2025 79%; England 84%
  3. 2024 80%; England 83%
  4. 2023 80%; England 83%
  5. 2022 80%; England 83%
  6. 2021 79%; England 81%
  7. 2020 84%; England 82%
  8. 2019 84%; England 81%
  9. 2018 85%; England 82%
  10. 2017 88%; England 83%
  11. 2016 88%; England 84%
  12. 2015 88%; England 84%
  13. 2014 91%; England 85%
  • Torbay
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20261,27979.7%92.9%7.1%
Sep 20251,37579.4%92.8%7.2%
Sep 20241,36279.7%93.7%6.3%
Sep 20231,38679.7%92.9%7.1%
Sep 20221,36880.5%93.4%6.6%
Sep 20211,32978.6%93.3%6.0%
Sep 20201,38284.4%95.8%4.2%
Sep 20191,42684.1%95.9%4.1%
Sep 20181,31485.4%97.4%2.6%
Sep 20171,20588.1%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20161,27087.8%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20151,21187.8%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20141,24991.0%99.3%0.6%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
94%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

1,000 applicants · 1.1% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 94%; England 92%
  2. 2025 96%; England 93%
  3. 2024 99%; England 93%
  4. 2023 97%; England 92%
  5. 2022 96%; England 92%
  6. 2021 97%; England 92%
  7. 2020 92%; England 90%
  8. 2019 93%; England 91%
  9. 2018 89%; England 91%
  10. 2017 90%; England 90%
  11. 2016 88%; England 88%
  12. 2015 86%; England 88%
  13. 2014 91%; England 88%
  • Torbay
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20261,00094.2%98.9%1.1%
Sep 20251,04495.6%99.4%0.6%
Sep 20241,07298.8%99.5%0.5%
Sep 20231,14597.0%99.5%0.5%
Sep 20221,21395.9%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20211,14697.4%99.5%0.5%
Sep 20201,31692.0%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20191,29692.5%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20181,38489.5%97.5%2.5%
Sep 20171,38090.3%96.6%3.4%
Sep 20161,40088.1%97.7%2.3%
Sep 20151,32686.1%96.0%3.9%
Sep 20141,29590.6%96.5%3.5%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 7 schools of 43 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (4)
  • Post-16 provision (2)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 30 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding2
  • Good28
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 6 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education132–
Behaviour and attitudes231–
Personal development–6––
Leadership and management132–

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Secondary schools in Torbay

8 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
The Spires College Remains Good2022 2.9 applications per place 45.1 32%
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Selective Good2022 2.8 applications per place 67.3 10%
Torquay Academy Standards maintained2025 2.3 applications per place 48.7 36%
Torquay Girls' Grammar School Selective Outstanding2023 1.8 applications per place 68.4 6%
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Selective 2026 1.8 applications per place 70.0 6%
Brixham College 2026 1.7 applications per place 37.5 33%
Paignton Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.3 applications per place 38.5 34%
St Cuthbert Mayne School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.1 applications per place 42.0 41%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Torbay

31 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Preston Primary School Remains Good2023 2.5 applications per place 60% 11%
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Faith Good2022 2.4small intake applications per place 44% 38%
Warberry CofE Academy Faith Good2023 2.4 applications per place 83% 19%
Ilsham Church of England Academy Faith Remains Good2023 2.3 applications per place 88% 14%
Roselands Primary School Improved significantly2025 2.3 applications per place 57% 18%
Upton St James CofE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.1small intake applications per place 36% 46%
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 53% 20%
Galmpton Church of England Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 2.1 applications per place 91% 10%
St Margaret's Academy Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 54% 29%
Shiphay Learning Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 2.0 applications per place 66% 18%
Oldway Primary School Good2024 1.9 applications per place 66% 16%
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Faith Good2022 1.8small intake applications per place 50% 28%
Homelands Primary School 2026 1.7 applications per place 57% 41%
Brixham Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 1.7small intake applications per place 58% 25%
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Faith Good2024 1.6 applications per place 53% 27%
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place 73% 28%
Hayes School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.6 applications per place 79% 43%
Sherwell Valley Primary School Remains Good2024 1.6 applications per place 75% 17%
Torre Church of England Academy Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place 84% 26%
Sacred Heart Catholic School Faith Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 55% 24%
St Michael's Church of England Academy Faith Good2024 1.5 applications per place – 23%
Watcombe Primary School Good2024 1.5 applications per place 37% 34%
Cockington Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 46% 35%
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Faith Good2024 1.4 applications per place 71% 41%
Curledge Street Academy Remains Good2023 1.4 applications per place 62% 42%
Furzeham Primary School 2026 1.4 applications per place 63% 25%
White Rock Primary School Standards maintained2024 1.4 applications per place 51% 18%
Lift Barton Hill Good2023 1.4 applications per place 74% 39%
Kings Ash Academy Standards maintained2024 1.3 applications per place 60% 62%
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Good2023 1.1 applications per place 70% 38%
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 1.1small intake applications per place 29% 50%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

4 schools