Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Shiphay Manor Drive
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ2 7EL
Telephone Number: 01803 615501
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Sponsor: Torquay Boys' Grammar School Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr James Hunt
Capacity: 1160
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1087 (99% boys & 1% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6%

Location and administration

URN: 136321
DfE Number: 880/5401
UKPRN: 10032201
UPRN: 100041054206
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Shiphay (E05012267)

Easting & Northing: 289614E, 65194N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 28' 36.41" N 3° 33' 24.92" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFCGV+P6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Torquay Girls' Grammar School (0.3km)
  2. Sherwell Valley Primary School (0.3km)
  3. Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  4. Shiphay Learning Academy (0.7km)
  5. Torre Church of England Academy (0.9km)
  6. Torquay Academy (1.1km)
  7. Cockington Primary School (1.4km)
  8. Upton St James CofE Primary School (1.6km)
  9. The Lodestar Academy (1.7km)
  10. Lift Barton Hill (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Alex Allsop - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
  • Mr Muhammad Anam - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 November 2029.
  • Professor Ralph Fyfe - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mr Stuart Heron - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Linton - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2025.
  • Mr Christopher Linton - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Helen McGaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Miss Victoria Pellant - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Jenny Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Dr Max Stites - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Weston - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Weston - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 March 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2025.