Torquay Academy vs Torquay Boys' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Torquay Academy
Torquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,472 students
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,087 students
| Measure | Torquay Academy Torquay, South West | Torquay Boys' Grammar School Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #173 of 402 | #21 of 402 |
| National rank | #1835 of 4,090 | #218 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,472 | 1,087 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,472 | 1,087 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 70.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | 93.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | 98.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 6.55 |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | 35.6 |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.tqacademy.co.uk | www.tbgs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Torquay Boys' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 52.8).
- •Torquay Academy is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 1,087.
- •Torquay Academy is co-educational and Torquay Boys' Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Torquay Academy better than Torquay Boys' Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Torquay Boys' Grammar School ranks higher (92.0 vs 52.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Torquay Academy and Torquay Boys' Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Torquay Academy: 1,472. Torquay Boys' Grammar School: 1,087. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Torquay Academy and Torquay Boys' Grammar School rank in South West?
Torquay Academy is 173rd of 402 and Torquay Boys' Grammar School is 21st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).