Natural landmarks · South West England
Torquay Academy
In or near Kingskerswell.
Torquay Academy — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Torre · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Torquay Academy is a school heritage located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Torquay Academy is a co-educational school for students aged 11-18, focused on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a supportive environment with a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance students' educational experience.
Place summary
Torquay Academy is an educational institution located in South-West England. It serves the local community and is known for its commitment to academic excellence.
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Background
Description
The academy is part of a multi-academy trust in partnership with Torquay Boys' Grammar School. The headteacher is Steve Margetts. In January 2010, the school moved into a new building as part of the Building Schools for the Future scheme. 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. Following its latest Ofsted inspection in February 2020, the school was rated "good" on all criteria. The inspectors noted 'Pupils are proud to attend Torquay Academy. The school has high ambitions for pupils, who say they feel inspired to do their best.' In 2016 the school received a national award, winning the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4797, -3.5422
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Torbay, unparished area
- Postcode
- TQ2 7NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torbay
- Established
- 1938
- Nearest railway station
- Torre — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.tqacademy.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7826777 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Torquay Academy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torquay Academy?
- Torquay Academy is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ2 7NU), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
- What is Torquay Academy?
- Torquay Academy — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torquay Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ2 7NU.
- When was Torquay Academy built?
- Built or established in 1938.
- Is Torquay Academy free to visit?
- Yes, Torquay Academy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Torquay Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Torre, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ2 7NU.