The Spires College

The Spires College is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 5% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £219,899. Over a 12 month period, 1801 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

5%

Mathematics

0%

> Entries

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13

Biology

13%

Physics

0%

Psychology

30%

History

20%

English Literature

13%

Geography

14%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

20%

Mathematics

22%

> Entries

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181

English Language

17%

English Literature

13%

Physics

79%

Chemistry

67%

Biology

64%

Science: Double Award

10%

Geography

23%

Computer Studies Computing

19%

History

15%

Psychology

24%

Physical Education Sports Studies

12%

Business Studies: Single

5%

French

6%

Spanish

26%

Design and Technology

7%

Art and Design Fine Art

18%

Art and Design Textiles

43%

Art and Design Photography

19%

Film Studies

12%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

1801

Anti-social behaviour

252

Violence and sexual offences

821

Vehicle crime

47

Shoplifting

125

Burglary

21

Criminal damage and arson

159

Public order

95

Robbery

14

Theft from the person

14

Other theft

144

Drugs

56

Bicycle theft

6

Other crime

28

Possession of weapons

19

Principal: Ms Alex Newton

Local Authority: Torbay

Telephone: 01803400660

Website: thespirescollege.com

Address: Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE

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