The Spires College, Torquay
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2017 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
31.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
53
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
1,154 pupils
1,304 capacity
150 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Torquay
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Torquay
Admissions Demand - Torbay
Places available
1,755
Applications
1,375
Got 1st preference
79.4%
Got preferred school
92.8%
Secondary admissions across Torbay (2025/26)
Inspection History(13)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.57356%
Overall absence
23.91103%
Persistent absence
1,079
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Spires College
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Homelands Primary School
Abbey School
St Margaret's Academy
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Warberry CofE Academy
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Torre Church of England Academy
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