Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Catchment Area
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Brixham, Torbay , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1016 pupils, and a capacity of 982 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,016
Pupils
982
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Catchment Area Information
Entry to Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Torbay may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Torbay before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
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- Full address
- Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0LN
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 9.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136388
Other Secondary Schools in Brixham
If Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Brixham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy currently has 1016 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 982 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy? ▾
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Torbay publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy cover? ▾
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy 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 Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy? ▾
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.