The Spires College
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Spires College
Address: Westlands Lane
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ1 3PE
Telephone Number: 01803 400660
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Westlands School Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Ms Alex Newton
Capacity: 1304
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1154 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.8%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 113526
DfE Number: 880/4117
UKPRN: 10007450
UPRN: 10002984052
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: St Marychurch (E05012265)

Easting & Northing: 291992E, 65076N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 28' 34.18" N 3° 31' 24.2" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFFGG+FJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ellacombe Church of England Academy (0.5km)
  2. All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Homelands Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Abbey School (0.7km)
  5. St Margaret's Academy (0.8km)
  6. Upton St James CofE Primary School (0.8km)
  7. Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay (0.8km)
  8. Warberry CofE Academy (0.9km)
  9. Eat That Frog C.I.C (1.0km)
  10. St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lucinda Ellicott - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Michaela Hayfield - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Miss Amanda Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Mr Tony Jordan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Caroline Leigh - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mrs Alex Newton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Hannah Spencer - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mr Benjamin Stockton - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mr Alan Tyerman - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr Carl Wyard - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.