Phoenix Bay School
School summary
With just 69 pupils, Phoenix Bay School is a notably small independent school in Torquay, Devon, where every child is likely to be known well by name. It takes pupils from age 11 and prepares them through to GCSE. Mixed and non-denominational, it is led by headteacher Mr Pete Jenkins. Families drawn to a close-knit, intimate setting rather than a large institution may find the scale here appealing.
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Teaching & academics
The school follows a GCSE curriculum for its secondary-age pupils and is overseen by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Its small roll means teaching is delivered in compact groups, which can allow for close attention to individual progress.
Head · Mr Pete Jenkins
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, independent option in Torquay for families who value a personal scale and individual attention over the breadth of a larger school.
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Phoenix Bay School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.