Torquay Academy

Torquay Academy is an over-subscribed non-selective 11 to 18 school in Torquay, Devon, England. Before 1 September 2012, it was known as Torquay Community College. The academy is part of a multi-academy trust in partnership with Torquay Boys' Grammar School.[2]

Torquay Academy
Address
Cricketfield Road Torquay , Devon , TQ2 7LU England
Information
Motto	To aspire and to achieve
Established	1938
Chairman of Governors	Vince Flower
Head teacher	Mr Steve Margetts
Gender	mixed
Age	11 to 18
Enrolment	1,080[1]
Colour(s)	Grey     , burgundy
Website	http://www.TQacademy.co.uk

The headteacher is Steve Margetts.[3] In January 2010, the school moved into a new building[4] as part of the Building Schools for the Future scheme.[5] In March 2012, a short film about the school's innovative design was made by ITN and broadcast at the Building Schools Exhibition and Conference.[6]

Following an Ofsted inspection in June 2016, the school was rated "good" on all criteria.[1]

References

1. Ofsted: Torquay Academy inspection 14–15 June 2016
2. "School's academy era", This is South Devon, 22 September 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
3. , Principal's Blog.
4. "£28m new college is a school for the future". This Is Exeter. 14 January 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
5. "Devon school rebuild projects cancelled". BBC News. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
6. "School's innovative design hailed in construction film". This Is Exeter. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2012.