Torquay Girls' Grammar School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, TQ2 7DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Torquay for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Torquay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 November 2023, report published 17 December 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

156 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score68.6

68.6, 22.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths89.7%

89.7%, 44.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths97.4%

97.4%, 32.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc86.5%

86.5%, 46 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.69

6.69, 2.6 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

112 students

Average point score per A level entry40.86

40.86, 5.86 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,058 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals6.1%

6.1%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.5%

6.5%, 15.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.9%

6.9%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.2%

0.2%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Torquay Girls' Grammar School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Torquay Boys' Grammar School	0.2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 70.8
Torquay Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.6
St Cuthbert Mayne School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 39.7
The Spires College	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.5
Paignton Academy	4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 36.9

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Girls
Admissions: Selective
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Forster
Phone: 01803613215
Website: tggsacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, TQ2 7DY
Local authority: Torbay
URN: 136506

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.