The Spires College
URN: 113526 • Torquay TQ1 3PE
Overview
- Name
- The Spires College
- URN
- 113526
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Westlands School Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Newton (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01803400660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westlands Lane, Torquay TQ1 3PE
Summary
The Spires College is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Torquay, serving 1,131 students with a capacity of 1,304. The college prioritises creating a safe and welcoming environment where students can achieve their full potential. Emphasising disruption-free learning, the school upholds clear expectations for student conduct and promotes a culture of academic success and a love for learning.
The college's ethos is built around six key attributes: ambition, diligence, independence, resilience, creativity, and kindness. These values guide both student development and staff professional growth, ensuring that all members of the school community engage in continuous learning. The Spires College encourages participation in a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Support for students includes targeted revision sessions, intervention programmes, and resources to aid exam preparation. The college fosters a collaborative environment where students can seek help and guidance, particularly during critical exam periods, ensuring they are well-equipped for their academic journeys.
The college's ethos is built around six key attributes: ambition, diligence, independence, resilience, creativity, and kindness. These values guide both student development and staff professional growth, ensuring that all members of the school community engage in continuous learning. The Spires College encourages participation in a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Support for students includes targeted revision sessions, intervention programmes, and resources to aid exam preparation. The college fosters a collaborative environment where students can seek help and guidance, particularly during critical exam periods, ensuring they are well-equipped for their academic journeys.
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Nearby alternatives
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School (77.3)
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (70.2)
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (63.2)
- Torquay Academy (60.9)
- Torquay Community College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Westlands School Trust
- Capacity
- 1304
- Pupils
- 1131
- Boys
- 582
- Girls
- 549
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1131 | 582 | 549 | 1304 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1152 | 571 | 581 | 1304 | 29.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1109 | 549 | 560 | 1304 | 28.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1109 | 549 | 560 | 1304 | 28.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1131 | 553 | 578 | 1304 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1092 | 513 | 579 | 1409 | 23.50 |
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