A good academy sponsor led school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Torquay Academy.
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Torquay Academy presents a warm, welcoming, high-expectations environment led by a Principal who emphasizes that the school is a happy, exciting place for boys and girls aged 11-18. The school aims to transform life chances, promote that everyone can succeed, and offers a broad extracurricular provision. The values highlighted are Hard Work, Integrity and Pride, and the school is described as co-educational with high aspirations and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and a diverse range of opportunities.
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Torquay Academy admits children of all abilities. For oversubscribed year groups, priority is given in the following order: Looked after children; up to 8 places for the Football Academy; up to 8 places for the Performing Arts Academy; children of staff (with conditions); children who have a sibling on roll; other children living in the designated area served by the Academy; other children living outside the designated area. If necessary to distinguish between applicants within categories, priority is given to those living closest to the Academy (straight-line distance). If distances are identical, allocation is by random selection in the presence of a senior manager. The home address used for applications is the address of the person with parental responsibility, and the Academy is part of the Torbay Council coordinated admissions process.
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