Schools in Torquay
There are 28 schools in Torquay on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 17 primary and 5 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Torquay (17)
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TQ1 3RN
- Cockington Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TQ2 6AP
- Ellacombe Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led · TQ1 1TG
- Homelands Primary SchoolCommunity school · TQ1 4NT
- Ilsham Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · TQ1 2JQ
- Lift Barton HillAcademy sponsor led · TQ2 8JA
- Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TQ2 6DB
- Preston Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TQ2 6UY
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, TorquayAcademy converter · TQ1 4NZ
- Sherwell Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school · TQ2 6ES
- Shiphay Learning AcademyAcademy converter · TQ2 7NF
- St Margaret's AcademyAcademy converter · TQ1 4PA
- St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · TQ1 4QH
- Torre Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · TQ1 4DN
- Upton St James CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TQ1 4AZ
- Warberry CofE AcademyAcademy converter · TQ1 1SB
- Watcombe Primary SchoolCommunity school · TQ2 8NU
Secondary schools in Torquay (5)
- St Cuthbert Mayne SchoolVoluntary aided school · TQ1 4RN
- The Spires CollegeFoundation school · TQ1 3PE
- Torquay AcademyAcademy sponsor led · TQ2 7NU
- Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · TQ2 7EL
- Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · TQ2 7DY
Other phases in Torquay (6)
- Abbey SchoolOther independent school · TQ1 4PR
- Combe Pafford SchoolAcademy special converter · TQ2 8NL
- Eat That Frog C.I.CSpecial post 16 institution · TQ1 3DG
- Mayfield SchoolCommunity special school · TQ2 8NH
- Phoenix Bay SchoolOther independent special school · TQ12 6NQ
- The Lodestar AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led · TQ2 8JE
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Torquay?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 28 open schools with a Torquay address (as of 5 June 2026), including 17 primary and 5 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Torquay guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Torquay?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.