Schools in Torbay
46 schools in the Torbay council area: 32 primary, 8 secondary, 1 sixth form / college, plus 5 special. 3 are independent. 10 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (32)
- Abbey SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Brixham Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Cockington Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Curledge Street AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Eden Park Primary & Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Ellacombe Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Furzeham Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Galmpton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 91% Oversubscribed
- Hayes SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Homelands Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Ilsham Church of England AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 88% Oversubscribed
- Kings Ash AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Lift Barton HillState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Oldway Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Preston Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, TorquayState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Roselands Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Sherwell Valley Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Shiphay Learning AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66% Oversubscribed
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 29%
- St Margaret's AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 54% Oversubscribed
- St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St Michael's Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- Torre Church of England AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Upton St James CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Warberry CofE AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Watcombe Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 37%
- White Rock Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 51%
Secondary schools (8)
- Brixham CollegeState · Ages 11–18Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 36.7
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyGrammar · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 71.2 Oversubscribed
- Paignton AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 36.9
- St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Roman Catholic/Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 39.7
- The Spires CollegeState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 44.5 Oversubscribed
- Torquay AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 47.6 Oversubscribed
- Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · BoysReport card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 70.8 Oversubscribed
- Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 68.6 Oversubscribed
Sixth form / college schools (1)
- South Devon CollegeState · Ages 14–99College: FE inspectionAttainment 8: 31.0
Special schools (5)
- Brunel SchoolState special · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 1.5
- Cambian Devon SchoolIndependent special · Ages 10–16Independent inspection
- Combe Pafford SchoolState special · Ages 8–19Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 5.6
- Mayfield SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Preston Bridge SchoolIndependent special · Ages 6–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 4.3
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Torbay may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data