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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

Torbay, TQ5 0LNSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.4×
More first choices than offers made
228 1st-choice / 159 offers made
Ranking
#1,136
of 3,141 nationally

About Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy

Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Torbay, South West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,062 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 982.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (18 Oct 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 71.2 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was B- for 2023/24. admissions data records 228 first-preference applications and 159 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressGreenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Torbay, TQ5 0LN
HeadteacherMr James Simpson
Local AuthorityTorbay
Number of Pupils1,062
Free School Meals (FSM)9.8%
School Capacity1,062 / 982 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: churstongrammar.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.