The Spires College
Foundation school in Torquay, Torbay.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Foundation school |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1154 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1304 |
| Free school meals | 31.80% |
| Trust or sponsor | Westlands School Trust |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Address | Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://thespirescollege.com |
| Telephone | 01803400660 |
| URN | 113526 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 16 November 2022, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- St Cuthbert Mayne School (secondary school, about 1.1 km)
- Torquay Academy (secondary school, about 1.4 km)
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School (secondary school, about 2.1 km)
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School (secondary school, about 2.4 km)
- Paignton Academy (secondary school, about 6.7 km)
- South Devon UTC (secondary school, about 8.7 km)
- Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road (secondary school, about 8.7 km)
- Newton Abbot College (secondary school, about 9.1 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.