Torquay Boys' Grammar School
School summary
Academic results are the standout feature at Torquay Boys' Grammar School, a state grammar serving around 1,100 boys from age 11. The school's average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 sits well above the national average of 46.9, and entry is selective, with places assessed at 11+. With 1,100 pupils against a capacity of 1,160, it is a large school that is close to full. Ofsted rated it Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including for sixth form, behaviour and personal development.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 168 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
70.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
93%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
61%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 22 September 2021
Teaching & academics
The numbers speak plainly: 93% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 16.8 supports this consistently strong performance, and Ofsted judged the quality of education to be Good. Families seeking a rigorous, results-focused environment for an academically able boy will find much to consider here.
Languages
Headteacher · Dr James Hunt
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1904
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.18%
- EHC plans
- 0.55%
- English as additional language
- 4%
- Free school meals
- 5.7%
Mobile phone policy
Students may bring mobile phones and electronic devices to school but they must be switched off and 'not seen or heard' during the school day (8.15am-3.30pm); devices and earphones may only be used in lessons if a teacher requests it for educational purposes. Sixth form students may use devices only in the sixth form common room. Breaches lead to confiscation, with escalating consequences such as detentions for repeat offences.
Schools nearby
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay, South West
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham, South West
Plymouth High School for Girls
Plymouth, South West
Devonport High School for Girls
Plymouth, South West
Colyton Grammar School
Colyton, South West
Devonport High School for Boys
Plymouth, South West
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A selective boys' grammar where high attainment is the norm rather than the exception. Best suited to academically confident pupils ready for a demanding 11+ in English and Maths.
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.