Torquay Girls' Grammar School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 November 2023

Pupils are encouraged to become the 'history makers' of the future. When planning their future careers, they aspire for professional lives and positions of responsibility. Over half of students in the sixth form go on to study for degrees in 'STEM' subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Ultimately, pupils live up to the school's exceptionally high expectations of them. The girls are courageous in their choices, often challenging gender stereotypes. The school's high ambition for what pupils can achieve academically is balanced with a focus on them becoming a well-rounded person. The school is sensitive to pupils' emotional and mental health. Classrooms are supportive environments. Staff show consideration for pupils' needs. Pupils feel safe to air their views. They keep physically healthy by joining sports clubs and are excited to learn new skills, such as coding. Participation in the school's wide extra-curricular offer is high, especially among disadvantaged pupils. This helps pupils to develop confidence in public speaking, for example. They develop creative interests, for example by taking a role in a school production. The long-established house system is a source of inspiration for younger pupils who aspire to take on the mantle of house leadership once they reach sixth form age.

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