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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Torbay·Secondary·South West·Academy converter·TQ5 0LN
URN: 136388GoodOfsted published 4 Dec 2022
71.2
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.17
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.06, 0.40]
97.9%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
37.0%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
43.0
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 71.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 71.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 98%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.17
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.06, 0.40]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
Next actions
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified exam details
Exam type
Torbay 11+ examinations
Exam provider
Torbay selective schools / GL Assessment familiarisation materials
Open days from the school website
Open Morning on Monday 9 March 2026, 10am-11am
9 Mar 2026
Open Morning on Thursday 12 March 2026, 10am-11am
12 Mar 2026
Open Morning on Friday 13 March 2026, 10am-11am
13 Mar 2026
Open Day and Evening on Thursday 25 June 2026
25 Jun 2026
Entry requirements
To gain a place in Year 7, students need to have taken the 11+ examinations. The same tests are set by each of the selective schools in Torbay and are scheduled at the same time, so scores can be shared between schools when necessary. Families register with one school only at this stage.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The school states that the 11+ examination for the September 2027 intake will be in September 2026 and that, after the tests, it will send a guidance letter indicating whether application to a selective school is recommended. Parents then complete the local-authority Common Application Form by 31 October. The reviewed school pages did not publish an exact test date in the captured text.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
16 Apr 2026
Confidence
90%
Pages checked
3
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 146 | 71.2 | — | 97.9% | 37.0% | 6.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 150 | 66.0 | +0.17 | 97.3% | 19.3% | 5.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 69.7 | +0.62 | 98.0% | 34.0% | 6.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 156 | 71.8 | +0.46 | 99.0% | 35.0% | 6.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Torbay for local comparison.
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 70.8Progress 8 +0.34
Compare with Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyTorquay Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 68.6Progress 8 +0.37
Compare with Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyTorquay Academy
Attainment 8 47.6Progress 8 +0.03
Compare with Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyThe Spires College
Attainment 8 44.5Progress 8 -0.15
Compare with Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademySt Cuthbert Mayne School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 39.7Progress 8 -0.75
Compare with Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademySchool information
| URN | 136388 |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Simpson |
| Trust | CHURSTON FERRERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | TQ5 0LN |
| Latest pupils | 146 |
| FSM eligible | 9.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN
http://www.churstongrammar.com/1803842289| DfE number | 4116 |
| UKPRN | 10032357 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 4 Dec 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2022 |