South West · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Torbay
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Torbay has 3 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Torbay Grammar Schools 11 Plus for September 2027 entry.
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- Verified routes
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Selective schools in Torbay
3 schools with complete admissions guides across Brixham, Torquay. School addresses come from the official school register. Check each school's admissions policy for current dates and eligibility.
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereBrixham, TQ5 0LN · Torbay | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereTorquay, TQ2 7EL · Torbay | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereTorquay, TQ2 7DY · Torbay | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes used by these schools
| Route | Type | Schools using this route |
|---|---|---|
| Torbay Grammar Schools 11 Plus | TypeFormal consortium | Schools using this route3 of 3 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Torbay?
The current directory lists 3 schools with selective admissions in Torbay: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, and Torquay Girls' Grammar School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Torbay?
The current evidence links Torbay Grammar Schools 11 Plus to Torbay. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Torbay schools covered by one test?
Yes. For September 2027 entry, every school listed in Torbay uses Torbay Grammar Schools 11 Plus for academic selection. The route guide lists its member schools; check each school's admissions policy for its own priority rules.
How current is the information for Torbay?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 11 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 21 October 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 20 October 2026.
- Secondary application timetable for September 2027
Torbay Council. Accessed 20 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Amended Admissions Policy 2027-28
Churston Ferrers Grammar School. Accessed 20 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- TBGS Admission Policy 2027-8 entry
Torquay Boys' Grammar School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- TGGS Admissions Policy - Entry September 2027
Torquay Girls' Grammar School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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