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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School's 11+ entrance exam uses the GL exam board and is a single-stage process with no interview. The school admits boys, and while there is no official pass mark, candidates should aim for 80%+ in practice tests. The school does not have a catchment area.
Torquay Boys' is the kind of school where a boy can be serious about his work and still throw himself into music, sport or a dozen clubs without ever having to choose. The Good Schools Guide rates it among the top 20 boys' schools in the country, but the line parents tend to hold onto is simpler, one mother's verdict that 'every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.' Sport, maths, languages and the arts are all given the same weight, so most boys find their thing somewhere.
Perched at Shiphay, a stone's throw from the town and the English Riviera coast, the school has a long memory. It opened in 1904 as the Pupil Teacher Centre, became Torquay Secondary School in 1915, and settled into its present home in 1983. Music threads through school life, with a steady run of concerts and a musical every year, and the sporting tradition is real enough that the school has lifted the national football title three times in recent years. Boys arrive from more than 70 primary schools, around 400 sitting the entrance test each year, and girls join for the sixth form.
The school has been led since September 2024 by headteacher Dr James Hunt, and parents speak warmly about the pastoral care, built on two plain watchwords, 'respect' and 'responsibility'. It suits an able, curious boy who wants to be stretched but also wants room to breathe, try new things and find his people.
Key facts
Pass mark
Aim for 80%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Admissions
Admissions contact
enquiries@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk
Admissions phone
01803 615501
Registration form
Sibling policy
What this school tests
11+ Test
English
- Punctuation
- Reading Comprehension - Comparison
- Reading Comprehension - Evaluation
- Reading Comprehension - Grammar and punctuation
- Reading Comprehension - Inference and Deduction
- Reading Comprehension - Information Retrieval
- Reading Comprehension - Language Techniques and Imagery
- Reading Comprehension - Sentence-level Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension - Sequencing
- Reading Comprehension - Structure, Form, Voice and Tone
- Reading Comprehension - Summarising
- Reading Comprehension - Text Classification and Purpose
- Reading Comprehension - Types of Words and Phrases
- Reading Comprehension - Word Meaning / Choice
- Sentence Completion
- Spelling
Maths
- Algebra
- Angles and Degrees
- BIDMAS
- Coordinate Grids
- Estimation and Rounding
- Factors and Multiples
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
- Magic squares
- Measurement
- Money
- Number and Place Value
- Number Walls
- Operations
- Perimeter, Area and Volume
- Position and Direction
- Properties of Shapes
- Ratio and Proportion
- Reflection, Rotation and Symmetry
- Sequences
- Special Numbers
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Statistics
- Time
Catchment area
The school doesn't have a catchment area.
Selection review and safety net
Previous exam results
GCSE results
In 2025 students achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 across their GCSEs. 93.4% gained a grade 5 or better in both English and Maths. 52.7% achieved the English Baccalaureate at grade 5 or above.
Reference: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/
A-level results
In 2025 students achieved a B- average grade per A-Level entry. 28.3% gained AAB or better including two facilitating subjects.
Reference: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What exam board does Torquay Boys' Grammar School use for the 11+?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School uses the GL exam board for its 11+ entrance exam.
What is the 11+ pass mark for Torquay Boys' Grammar School?
While there isn't an official pass mark, candidates should aim for 80%+ in practice tests to be competitive.
Does Torquay Boys' Grammar School interview as part of the 11+ process?
No, Torquay Boys' Grammar School does not include an interview stage in its 11+ entrance process.
Is Torquay Boys' Grammar School a single-sex or co-educational school?
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is a single-sex school, admitting boys only.
What is the official website for Torquay Boys' Grammar School?
The official website for Torquay Boys' Grammar School is https://www.tbgs.co.uk/.
Does Torquay Boys' Grammar School have a catchment area for 11+ entry?
No, Torquay Boys' Grammar School does not operate a catchment area for 11+ admissions.
Location
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