Torquay Girls' Grammar School
URN: 136506 • Torquay TQ2 7DY
Overview
- Name
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School
- URN
- 136506
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Forster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803613215
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay TQ2 7DY
Summary
Torquay Girls' Grammar School (TGGS) is an academy converter located in Torquay, Devon, with a current enrolment of 1,021 pupils and a capacity of 1,200. The school has a strong academic reputation, consistently achieving outstanding ratings from Ofsted across all categories. TGGS focuses on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to excel academically while also developing essential character skills such as leadership, teamwork, and creativity.
The curriculum at TGGS is designed to promote both academic success and personal growth, with a wide range of extracurricular activities and trips that enhance learning experiences. Students engage in various activities, from local excursions to international adventures, which aim to broaden their horizons and build confidence. The school’s strong house culture fosters a sense of community and belonging, allowing students to participate in events that promote teamwork and school spirit.
TGGS prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that staff are attentive to the individual needs of students in a smaller school setting. This approach helps create a secure and nurturing atmosphere where girls can thrive both academically and socially, preparing them for future opportunities in higher education and beyond.
The curriculum at TGGS is designed to promote both academic success and personal growth, with a wide range of extracurricular activities and trips that enhance learning experiences. Students engage in various activities, from local excursions to international adventures, which aim to broaden their horizons and build confidence. The school’s strong house culture fosters a sense of community and belonging, allowing students to participate in events that promote teamwork and school spirit.
TGGS prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that staff are attentive to the individual needs of students in a smaller school setting. This approach helps create a secure and nurturing atmosphere where girls can thrive both academically and socially, preparing them for future opportunities in higher education and beyond.
Useful links
- Open Evening Feedback Form (other)
- Report concerns or worries (other)
- Open In Google Maps (other)
- View our Prospectus (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (70.2)
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (63.2)
- Torquay Academy (60.9)
- The Spires College (59.0)
- Torquay Community College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1021
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1021
- FSM %
- 5.30
- Open date
- 2011-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1021 | 0 | 1021 | 1200 | 5.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1007 | 0 | 1007 | 1200 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 990 | 0 | 990 | 900 | 3.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 990 | 0 | 990 | 900 | 3.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 990 | 0 | 990 | 900 | 5.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 992 | 0 | 992 | 900 | 4.60 |
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