Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Torbay (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official 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 SecondaryAttainment 8: 71.2
- 292Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolTorquay · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 70.8
- 395Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolTorquay · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 68.6
- 453Torquay AcademyTorquay · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.6
- 546The Spires CollegeTorquay · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.5
- 624St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolTorquay · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.7
- 723Paignton AcademyPaignton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 36.9
- 820Brixham CollegeBrixham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 36.7
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Brixham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.2 | 95.5 Top 5% | 71.2 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 2 | Torquay Boys' Grammar School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.8 | 92.0 Top 10% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,087 |
| 3 | Torquay Girls' Grammar School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.6 | 95.1 Top 5% | 68.6 Attainment 8 | 1,058 |
| 4 | Torquay Academy Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.6 | 52.8 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 1,472 |
| 5 | The Spires College Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 44.5 | 46.1 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,154 |
| 6 | St Cuthbert Mayne School Torquay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 39.7 | 23.9 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 1,001 |
| 7 | Paignton Academy Paignton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.9 | 22.8 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 1,568 |
| 8 | Brixham College Brixham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 36.7 | 20.1 Lower 50% | 36.7 Attainment 8 | 1,012 |
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy in Brixham leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Torbay with Attainment 8 71.2. Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South West secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Torbay?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy in Brixham, South West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Torbay with Attainment 8 71.2 (Pupils on roll: 1,062).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Torbay ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.