Secondary schools in Torbay
There are 8 secondary schools in Torbay. 1 is rated Outstanding and 3 Good by Ofsted. Each listing shows the year groups, Ofsted rating and how admissions work.
Applying for a place in Torbay
- Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027: applications close on 31 October 2026. Offers are sent on 1 March 2027.
- You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in a different area, and late applications are considered after on-time ones.
Secondary schools in Torbay, by town
Brixham
- Brixham College
Year 7 - Year 13 · TQ5 9HF
Ofsted: Requires improvement - Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · TQ5 0LN
Ofsted: Good
Paignton
- Paignton Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · TQ3 3WA
Ofsted: Not judged
Torquay
- St Cuthbert Mayne School
Year 7 - Year 13 · TQ1 4RN
Ofsted: Not judged - The Spires College
Year 7 - Year 13 · TQ1 3PE
Ofsted: Good - Torquay Academy
Year 7 - Year 13 · TQ2 7NU
No rating on record - Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · Boys only · TQ2 7EL
Ofsted: Good - Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · Girls only · TQ2 7DY
Ofsted: Outstanding