Compare The Spires College and Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Spires College (Secondary) in Torquay; Torquay Boys' Grammar School (Secondary) in Torquay; Torquay Girls' Grammar School (Secondary) in Torquay — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Spires College, Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School. They are secondary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Torquay, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Torquay Girls' Grammar School), published Dec 2023. The lowest is 2 (The Spires College), published May 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Torquay Girls' Grammar School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the Torquay Boys' Grammar School trust.

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Attribute	The Spires College TQ1 3PE	Torquay Boys' Grammar School TQ2 7EL	Torquay Girls' Grammar School TQ2 7DY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Torquay Devon TQ1 3PE	Torquay Devon TQ2 7EL	Torquay Devon TQ2 7DY
Latest Ofsted	2 17 May 2017	2 14 Nov 2021	1 17 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1304	1160	1200
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Torbay (880)	Torquay Boys' Grammar School	Torbay (880)
Website	thespirescollege.com	www.tbgs.co.uk	www.tggsacademy.org
Telephone	01803400660	01803615501	01803613215
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Spires College

TQ1 3PE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3PE
Ofsted: 2 17 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Torbay (880)
Website: thespirescollege.com
Telephone: 01803400660

Torquay Boys' Grammar School

TQ2 7EL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7EL
Ofsted: 2 14 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Website: www.tbgs.co.uk
Telephone: 01803615501

Torquay Girls' Grammar School

TQ2 7DY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7DY
Ofsted: 1 17 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Torbay (880)
Website: www.tggsacademy.org
Telephone: 01803613215

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.