Torbay has 8 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 63% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 31 Mar 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Outstanding | 2 Nov 2023 | TQ2 |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Good | 19 Oct 2022 | TQ5 |
| The Spires College | Good | 20 Apr 2017 | TQ1 |
| Torquay Academy | Good | 15 Jun 2016 | TQ2 |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Expected | 24 Feb 2026 | TQ2 |
| Brixham College | Needs attention | 31 Mar 2026 | TQ5 |
| Paignton Academy | Requires improvement | 6 Jul 2022 | TQ3 |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School | Requires improvement | 22 Mar 2023 | TQ1 |