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The Spires College

State school · Torquay, TQ1 3PE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,152 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,152 ·
Sixth form numbers
250 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Torbay Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Ms Alex Newton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ellacombe Church of England Academy 14 %
Warberry CofE Academy 14 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Margaret's Academy 11 %
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School 8 %
Homelands Primary School 7 %
Cockington Primary School 6 %
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School 5 %
Barton Hill Academy 4 %
Ilsham Church of England Academy 4 %
Upton St James CofE Primary School 3 %
Sherwell Valley Primary School 3 %
Torre Church of England Academy 3 %
Oldway Primary School 2 %
Watcombe Primary School 2 %
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
56%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
18%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
81
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
21 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,152
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Westlands Lane
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3PE
Get directions

Telephone: 01803 400660

Email: enquiries@thespirescollege.com

Website: http://thespirescollege.com

Local authority: Torbay Council

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School data & information The Spires College Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
1,152 Pupil numbers
250 Sixth form numbers
28 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.60
LA avg.
45.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.15 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
18%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.44
LA avg.
35.27
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE AS level 5 E
Art and Design (Photography) GCE AS level 5 E
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE AS level 4 E
Psychology GCE A level 6 C
Physics GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 12 B
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 10 C
History GCE A level 10 D
Film Studies GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Spires College is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 23 and has 18 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Considerable efforts are made to support the needs of the individual child. The School has an SEN department which supports students in lessons as well as withdrawing them for precision teaching. Specialist accommodation is provided to support the working of the department, and support is given across the complete range of academic subjects. All students are involved in a mentoring programme which seeks to support their individual needs and development. There are specialist mentors and external agencies available to students. The School encourages the involvement of parents in this process.

4.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
21 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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