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30 nearest schools to TQ1 1PA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy 337 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Warberry CofE Academy 368 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Spires College 1,154 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School 94 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Homelands Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ilsham Church of England Academy 176 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Abbey School 128 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Margaret's Academy 382 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cockington Primary School 380 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Torre Church of England Academy 310 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Cuthbert Mayne School 1,001 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School 241 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Torquay Academy 1,472 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School 145 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School 1,058 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Lift Barton Hill 568 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Lodestar Academy 38 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School 1,087 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School 694 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Combe Pafford School 239 pupils | Academy special converter | 8–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Watcombe Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Mayfield School 304 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Preston Primary School 325 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Shiphay Learning Academy 373 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Brunel School 64 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.6 mi |
| Preston Bridge School 61 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Oldway Primary School 598 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.