Torquay Academy vs Torre Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 425 m 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
Torre Church of England Academy
TORQUAY · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
310 students
| Measure | Torquay Academy Torquay, South West | Torre Church of England Academy TORQUAY, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #173 of 402 | #232 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1835 of 4,090 | #2291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,472 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,472 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | – |
| town | Torquay | TORQUAY |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.tqacademy.co.uk | www.torrecofeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Torre Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 52.8).
- •Torquay Academy is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 310.
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 Torre Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Torre Church of England Academy ranks higher (79.1 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 Torre Church of England Academy?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Torquay and TORQUAY in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Torquay Academy: 1,472. Torre Church of England Academy: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Torquay Academy and Torre Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Torquay Academy is 173rd of 402 and Torre Church of England Academy is 232nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).