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).

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade Inspected 31 March 2026

“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.”

“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.

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.

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.

A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:

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.

Straight-line distance, in Torbay.