The Spires College
The Spires College is a secondary located in Torbay, TQ1 3PE. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,152 pupils on roll.
The Spires College is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a foundation school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Foundation school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Torbay
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1304
Number of Pupils: 1152
Number of Boys: 571
Number of Girls: 581
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 29.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-02
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-05-17
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Newton
Phone: 01803400660
Website: http://thespirescollege.com
Location: Westlands Lane
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Spires College
What is the Ofsted rating of The Spires College?
The Spires College has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The Spires College admit?
The Spires College admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is The Spires College a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The Spires College is a mixed school.
What type of school is The Spires College?
The Spires College is a foundation school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The Spires College?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The Spires College on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The Spires College?
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