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