Brixham College
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Brixham, Torbay
Brixham College is a secondary school in Brixham, Torbay for ages 11–18 (academy converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 1,012 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 31 March 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils speak knowledgeably on some topics, using relevant technical and subject vocabulary to explain themselves.”
- “From Year 7, reading is supported well.”
- “Systems are being tightened up.”
To improve
- “These strengths, however, have not resulted in pupils achieving well in national tests, including in the sixth form.”
- “This is because expectations have been too low over time.”
- “There has not been a sustained effort to improve pupils’ writing.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 May 2026 (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) | 22% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 36.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D+ | 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: 115 first-preference applications, 134 offers in total, 114 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Torbay.
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy 2.2 mi Good
- Paignton Academy 4.3 mi Not judged
- The Spires College 5.7 mi School remains Good
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School 6.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School 6.1 mi Outstanding
- Torquay Academy 6.2 mi Standards maintained
- St Cuthbert Mayne School 6.4 mi Not judged