Why Join Us?
Mission Statement
The essence of what we strive to do is summarised in our mission statement, which outlines the purpose of Torquay Boys鈥� Grammar School is:
Key Values
Underpinning this mission are three key values:
Reviews
Ofsted says:
- Torquay Boys鈥� Grammar School is in every respect an outstanding school. In teaching, learning, achievements, standards, in pastoral care, sport, extra-curricular activities, buildings and resources, the school is acknowledged to excel.
- 鈥楾he school is enthused with a lively and open atmosphere which encourages innovation and underpins a relentless drive to provide the very best education for the student.鈥�
The Good Schools Guide says:
- One of the top 20 boys schools in the country.
- Fantastic facilities and teaching that produces top results and very successful young men and women. Every area is given the same attention and passion, whether it鈥檚 sport, maths, languages or arts.聽 All types will 铿乶d their niche here.
- Parents agree that 鈥榯he school is very good with its pastoral care, which ensures that any problems are sorted out smoothly and ef铿乧iently鈥�. Key words are respect and responsibility鈥β� The school employs a full-time counsellor and there is a pastoral support team.
Parents say:
- 51茶馆 has been extremely supportive to all of my sons and has nurtured their individual talents. We couldn鈥檛 have asked for more. 51茶馆 gives every child the opportunity to achieve their potential. Brilliant!
Take a Closer Look鈥�
- Come and visit, to see for yourself what it is that makes this school so special. Information about our next open day tours can be found on our What鈥檚 On page.
- You can read more about the opportunities on offer in our prospectus.
- Don鈥檛 take our word for it – Experience life at 51茶馆 through the eyes of our students鈥�
Current Status
Torquay Boys鈥� Grammar School聽 鈥� a free, independent state school. Strategically this status accords the Governors unique responsibilities:
- As employers, responsible for all contractual matters for staff;
- As trustees/owners, taking responsibility for the freehold of all land and buildings;
- As the admissions authority, having responsibility for the school admissions policy and procedure.
The quasi-autonomous nature of Academy status enables the Governors and staff to develop the school from the perspective of curriculum, personnel, land and buildings, and finance.
