Torquay Academy
URN: 138370 • Torquay TQ2 7NU
Overview
- Name
- Torquay Academy
- URN
- 138370
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steve Margetts (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01803329351
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cricketfield Road, Torquay TQ2 7NU
Summary
Torquay Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Torquay, serving students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of 1,453 pupils, the school has a capacity of 1,400 and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can succeed. The academy emphasizes its core values of Hard Work, Integrity, and Pride, aiming to transform the life chances of its students through a supportive and challenging educational experience.
The curriculum at Torquay Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging high aspirations and academic achievement. In addition to strong academic outcomes, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, enhancing the overall educational experience and promoting personal development.
Under the leadership of Principal Mr. Margetts since 2014, Torquay Academy prides itself on being a vibrant community where students are encouraged to excel both academically and socially. The school invites parents and prospective students to explore its offerings further through open days and community events.
The curriculum at Torquay Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging high aspirations and academic achievement. In addition to strong academic outcomes, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, enhancing the overall educational experience and promoting personal development.
Under the leadership of Principal Mr. Margetts since 2014, Torquay Academy prides itself on being a vibrant community where students are encouraged to excel both academically and socially. The school invites parents and prospective students to explore its offerings further through open days and community events.
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Nearby alternatives
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School (77.3)
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (70.2)
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (63.2)
- 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 BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1453
- Boys
- 737
- Girls
- 716
- FSM %
- 31.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1453 | 737 | 716 | 1400 | 31.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1481 | 769 | 712 | 1400 | 29.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1406 | 727 | 679 | 1400 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1406 | 727 | 679 | 1400 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1471 | 779 | 692 | 1400 | 24.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1427 | 765 | 662 | 1200 | 21.50 |
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