Brixham College Catchment Area
Brixham College is a academy converter secondary school in Brixham, Torbay , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1053 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,053
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Brixham College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Brixham College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Torbay. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Torbay before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Torbay catchment area documents →Brixham College — School Information
- Full address
- Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137755
Other Secondary Schools in Brixham
If Brixham College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Brixham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Brixham College
Is Brixham College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Brixham College currently has 1053 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Brixham College? ▾
Admission to Brixham College is managed by Torbay. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Brixham College cover? ▾
Brixham College is a secondary school in Brixham, Torbay, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Brixham College? ▾
Brixham College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.