Torbay secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Torbay, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 196Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyBrixham · Academy Secondary71.2 Attainment 8 · 1,062 students
- 295Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolTorquay · Academy Secondary68.6 Attainment 8 · 1,058 students
- 392Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolTorquay · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,087 students
- 453Torquay AcademyTorquay · Academy Secondary47.6 Attainment 8 · 1,472 students
- 546The Spires CollegeTorquay · Local authority Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,154 students
- 624St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolTorquay · Local authority Secondary39.7 Attainment 8 · 1,001 students
- 723Paignton AcademyPaignton · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 1,568 students
- 820Brixham CollegeBrixham · Academy Secondary36.7 Attainment 8 · 1,012 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Brixham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.5 Top 5% | 71.2 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 2 | Torquay Girls' Grammar School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 68.6 Attainment 8 | 1,058 |
| 3 | Torquay Boys' Grammar School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.0 Top 10% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,087 |
| 4 | Torquay Academy Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.8 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 1,472 |
| 5 | The Spires College Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 46.1 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,154 |
| 6 | St Cuthbert Mayne School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 23.9 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 1,001 |
| 7 | Paignton Academy Paignton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 1,568 |
| 8 | Brixham College Brixham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 20.1 Lower 50% | 36.7 Attainment 8 | 1,012 |
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy in Brixham leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Torbay with a Success Index (England) of 95.5. Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South West secondary schools league table, every school on the Torbay page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Torbay?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy in Brixham, South West ranks first among secondary schools in Torbay with a Success Index (England) of 95.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,062).
How are secondary schools in Torbay ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.