Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Torquay, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a 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.
Torquay Girls' Grammar School currently has around 1021 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 5.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 75% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, TQ2 7DY |
| Website: | www.tggsacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01803613215 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Torbay |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sarah Forster |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136506 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1021 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1021 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.60% | 823 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 45 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 21 |
| Chinese | 2.10% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 16 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 7 |
| African | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | - not rated | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway , Chelston TQ2 6DB | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School Hawkins Avenue , TQ2 6ES | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Academy Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torre Church of England Primary School Barton Road , TQ1 4DN | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL | - not rated | 294 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torquay Community College Cricket Field Road , TQ2 7NU | - not rated | 940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 866 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychbury House School 22 Cleveland Road , TQ2 5BE | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Lodestar Academy South Parks Road , TQ2 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Lodge School Abbey Road , TQ2 5NP | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Torbay Upton Vale Baptist Church , St. Marychurch Road TQ1 3HY | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.