Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Brixham, Torbay
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a secondary school in Brixham, Torbay for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 18 October 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0LN
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 1,062 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 9.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 18 October 2022
Strengths
- “Leaders have high expectations of all pupils.”
- “They have put in place strong principles that guide school life.”
- “Staff and pupils understand and value these.”
To improve
- “A small minority of pupils say that they experience derogatory language from their peers.”
- “However, in some subjects, the knowledge that pupils need to learn and the sequencing of this learning have not been considered carefully enough by leaders.”
- “However, there is not a wider reading programme across the school to ensure that all pupils read widely and fluently.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 5 December 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 96% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 71.2 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 228 first-preference applications, 159 offers in total, 147 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Torbay.
- Brixham College 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Paignton Academy 2.6 mi Not judged
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School 5.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School 5.6 mi Outstanding
- The Spires College 5.7 mi School remains Good
- Torquay Academy 5.8 mi Standards maintained
- St Cuthbert Mayne School 6.2 mi Not judged