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Torquay Girls' Grammar School

Torbay, TQ2 7DYSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.3×
More first choices than offers made
247 1st-choice / 191 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#706 of 3,141 nationally

About Torquay Girls' Grammar School

Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a state-funded secondary school in Torbay, South West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for girls. DfE data records 1,058 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,200.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (1 Nov 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 68.6 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was B+ for 2023/24. admissions data records 247 first-preference applications and 191 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses school data.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Address30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7DY
HeadteacherMs Sarah Forster
Local AuthorityTorbay
Number of Pupils1,058
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity1,058 / 1,200 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:15

After-school care

15:30-17:00

Source: tggsacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Torquay Girls' Grammar School

Torquay Girls' Grammar School has been rated "Outstanding" 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.