Churston Ferrers Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Churston Ferrers Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
130
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17:1
HealthyAbout Churston Ferrers Grammar School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, set in the picturesque South Devon coast near Brixham, fosters a strong sense of active citizenship among its pupils. Students here take on leadership roles through the school council, debating clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, while sixth formers serve as subject champions and lead extra-curricular activities. The school combines high academic expectations with a genuinely caring atmosphere, offering everything from chess and birdwatching to drama productions alongside a robust careers programme that begins in Year 7. Parents consistently describe it as a nurturing environment where pupils develop mature independence and strong relationships with staff.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,016
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 18/10/2022
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
GoodPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
71.2
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
95.9%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
9.3%
Free School Meals
3.2%
English as Additional Language
1.18%
EHCP
4.53%
SEN Support