Located in Torquay, Devon Studio School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a studio schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Devon Studio School currently has around 143 pupils on roll, which is about 48% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 21% boys and 80.4% girls. Around 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | 187 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7FT |
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| School Type: | Studio schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Torbay |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Katherine Davis Wills |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139666 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 143 |
| Number of Boys: | 30 |
| Number of Girls: | 115 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiphay Learning Academy Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | - not rated | 929 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery Exe Hill , Shiphay TQ2 7NF | - not rated | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Barton Hill Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Hill Road , TQ2 8JA | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Studio School 187 Newton Road , TQ2 7FT | - not rated | 0 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnicott Centre Torbay Hospital Annexe , 187 Newton Road TQ2 7AJ | - not rated | 424 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lodestar Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychbury House School 22 Cleveland Road , TQ2 5BE | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Combe Pafford School Steps Lane , Watcombe TQ2 8NL | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.