Head: Sarah Forster
An accessible girls' grammar school in Torbay with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Applications
350
Offers Made
188
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Parents have statutory right to appeal to an Independent Panel. The Appeals Panel will review whether refusal was justified on grounds that school was full or child was not of required academic standard.
Waiting List
Waiting list retained until first day of autumn term. Held in rank order score with oversubscription criteria used to distinguish children with same score. Places not prioritised according to how long a child's name has been on list.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Devon/Torbay
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 7 grammar schools, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Each school runs its own test. No common consortium exam.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
Open Evening
22 Jun 2026
6:30am
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
68.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
90%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
87%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.68
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | 69.4 | +17 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 56% | 92% | +36pp |
| EBacc entry | 78% | 87% | +9pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
92%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
40.9avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
58%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
54%
Higher Education
−14pp vs grammar avg
80%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Art and Design
37 entries
100%
+9.9pp vs school
Other Sciences
16 entries
100%
+9.9pp vs school
Food Preparation & Nutrition
10 entries
100%
+9.9pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
63 entries
0%
-90.1pp vs school
Computer Science
7 entries
71%
-18.7pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
46 entries
100%
+1.5pp vs school
Biology
45 entries
100%
+1.5pp vs school
Geography
29 entries
100%
+1.5pp vs school
Watch list
Physics
10 entries
90%
-8.5pp vs school
Chemistry
41 entries
95%
-3.4pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Six full G.C.S.E. subjects at Grade 6 or above; Grade 5 or above in both English Language and Mathematics; plus Subject Specific entry requirements.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (80.6%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 19 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 12 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,006
Teaching Staff / pupil
£716
Educational Supplies / pupil
£555
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£744
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,247,388 · 788 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,486,055
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£44,075
Targeted funding for 41 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£189,005
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£6,396
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£6,208
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£325,013
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£47,549
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£61,344
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,021 / 1,200(85%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Six full G.C.S.E. subjects at Grade 6 or above; Grade 5 or above in both English Language and Mathematics; plus Subject Specific entry requirements.
1:19.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
4.34%
Absence Rate
7.37%
Persistent Absence
The school has a Dining Hall, Burton Hall, and various examination rooms for testing arrangements.
Sports
Sports facilities include outdoor playing fields, tennis courts, netball courts, a sports hall/gymnasium, and fitness facilities. The school makes use of local facilities for some activities including swimming.
STEM
The school has dedicated science laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, computer suites with modern IT equipment, and technology workshops for design and technology subjects.
Arts
Arts facilities include a drama studio/theatre space, music practice rooms, art studios, and performance spaces for concerts and productions.
Library
The school library provides a range of books, periodicals, and digital resources. It serves as a quiet study space and research facility with computers and internet access for student use.
Ten Tors participation, drama productions including Mary Poppins, Battlefields trips, geology extra-curricular teaching, and various subject departments offering activities.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, and volunteering opportunities. The school encourages civic engagement and social responsibility.
Uniform
Students are required to wear school uniform consisting of a navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt/blouse, school tie, grey trousers/skirt, black shoes, and navy blue jumper. PE kit includes navy blue polo shirt, navy blue shorts/skirt, and trainers. Detailed uniform requirements and approved suppliers are provided by the school.
School Meals
The school provides a canteen service offering hot and cold meals, snacks, and refreshments. Students can bring packed lunches or purchase food from the canteen. Payment is typically cashless through a card system.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations varying by year group. Students are expected to complete approximately 1-2 hours of homework per night in Key Stage 3, increasing to 2-3 hours in Key Stage 4 and 5. A homework timetable is provided to help students manage their workload.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear boundaries. The policy emphasizes rewards and recognition for good behaviour, with a clear system of sanctions for inappropriate behaviour. Students are expected to follow the school's code of conduct at all times.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during school hours. Phones may only be used with explicit permission from staff. Unauthorized use results in confiscation and potential disciplinary action.
SEND Provision
Welcome applications from candidates with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Special arrangements for tests based on child's regular way of working in primary school. Additional time to maximum of 25% available with supporting evidence.
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Nearest Station: Torquay
Transport Info
All parents should consider how their child will get to school for the duration of their time on roll. Parents are advised not to rely on lifts, car shares or public service vehicles always being available.
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