Best 3 Secondary schools in Devon – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Torquay Girls' Grammar School (Secondary) in Torquay; Colyton Grammar School (Secondary) in Colyton; The King's School (Secondary) in Ottery St Mary — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Torquay Girls' Grammar School, Colyton Grammar School and The King's School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Torquay, Devon, Colyton, Devon and Ottery St Mary, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Torquay Girls' Grammar School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Torquay Girls' Grammar School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; across local authorities including Torbay and Devon.

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Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7DY
Ofsted
1 17 Dec 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Torbay (880)
Website
www.tggsacademy.org
Telephone
01803613215
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Colyton
Devon
EX24 6HN
Ofsted
1 30 Jan 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Devon (878)
Website
www.colytongrammar.com
Telephone
01297552327
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Ottery St Mary
Devon
EX11 1RA
Ofsted
1 30 Aug 2014
Pupils
≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Devon (878)
Website
www.thekings.devon.sch.uk
Telephone
01404812982

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How are these comparisons built?
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How should I choose a school?
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.