Torquay Boys' Grammar School

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Torquay, TQ27EL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.1%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 September 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shiphay Manor Drive
Torquay, TQ27EL
Phone
1803615501
Website
tbgs.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136321
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, TQ2 7EL
Website
http://www.tbgs.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TORQUAY BOYS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,093
Free School Meals
5.6% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
66.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
20.4
English Attainment 8:
13.2
Maths Attainment 8:
13.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
19.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
20.4
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
53.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
67.3%
Ebacc Languages:
94.2%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.34
Progress 8 Range:
0.11 to 0.57
University Progression:
62.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
149 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.1 (+46.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
53.2 (+33.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
66.9 (+27.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.34 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
137
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,093 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
D&T Engineering (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dare to be…"

excellence leadership integrity

Head Teacher's Message

TBGS Headteacher Dr James Hunt describes the school as a very special place with vibrant facilities and a welcoming ethos, emphasising a well-rounded education and core values of excellence, leadership and integrity, with the motto 'Dare to be…'.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dartmoor Society Ten Tors The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme TBGS Musical

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 offers a broad and balanced curriculum including art and design, computing, design and technology, English, geography, history, mathematics, modern foreign languages, music and physical education. In Year 7 Spanish is studied; in Year 8 students must choose a second language (German or Mandarin); KS3 science runs in Years 7–9 and transitions to GCSE in Year 9. Key Stage 4 core subjects are English language and literature, mathematics, a modern foreign language, science (three separate GCSEs or a combined science course equivalent to two GCSEs), religious education, personal and social education (including citizenship) and physical education; students must continue one of the two languages from KS3 and must study two other subjects from a list including history, geography, art, music, drama, media studies, physical education, design and technology, computing or the second language studied at KS3. Sixth Form offers both the A-Level curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB); the IB requires three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service; TBGS notes IB is open to both male and female students and is welcomed by UK universities.

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