Torquay Boys' Grammar School
URN: 113556 • Torquay TQ2 7EL
Overview
- Name
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School
- URN
- 113556
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roy Pike (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay TQ2 7EL
Summary
Torquay Boys' Grammar School (TBGS) is a foundation secondary school located in Torquay, with a capacity of 1,331 boys. Established in 1904, the school has a strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top boys' schools in the UK. The school promotes a well-rounded education, emphasising core values of excellence, leadership, and integrity through a diverse curriculum and a supportive house system.
The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM, featuring five one-hour teaching periods and a variety of extracurricular activities during lunch and after school. TBGS offers extensive support across all subjects, with numerous clubs and societies catering to a wide range of interests, including outdoor pursuits like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
In terms of academic performance, TBGS boasts impressive GCSE and sixth-form results, with high pass rates and a significant proportion of students progressing to Russell Group universities. The school fosters a collaborative community involving dedicated staff and supportive parents, ensuring that students are well-prepared for successful futures.
The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM, featuring five one-hour teaching periods and a variety of extracurricular activities during lunch and after school. TBGS offers extensive support across all subjects, with numerous clubs and societies catering to a wide range of interests, including outdoor pursuits like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
In terms of academic performance, TBGS boasts impressive GCSE and sixth-form results, with high pass rates and a significant proportion of students progressing to Russell Group universities. The school fosters a collaborative community involving dedicated staff and supportive parents, ensuring that students are well-prepared for successful futures.
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Nearby alternatives
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School (77.3)
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (63.2)
- Torquay Academy (60.9)
- The Spires College (59.0)
- Torquay Community College (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1331 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1331 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1331 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1331 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1331 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1331 |
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