Torquay Boys' Grammar School vs Torquay Girls' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 270 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,087 students
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,058 students
| Measure | Torquay Boys' Grammar School Torquay, South West | Torquay Girls' Grammar School Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #21 of 402 | #14 of 402 |
| National rank | #218 of 4,090 | #113 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,087 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,087 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | 68.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.4% | 89.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.8% | 97.4% |
| EBacc average points | 6.55 | 6.69 |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | 40.9 |
| town | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.tbgs.co.uk/ | www.tggsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Torquay Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 92.0).
- •Torquay Boys' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 1,058.
- •Torquay Boys' Grammar School is boys and Torquay Girls' Grammar School is girls.
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 Boys' Grammar School better than Torquay Girls' Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Torquay Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (95.1 vs 92.0 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 Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School?
About 270 m in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School: 1,087. Torquay Girls' Grammar School: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School rank in South West?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is 21st of 402 and Torquay Girls' Grammar School is 14th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).