The Spires College
Foundation secondary school in Torquay (Torbay).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to The Spires College, an 11-18 secondary school with both a comprehensive intake and a selective intake. I am incredibly proud to be the Principal of The Spires College and am privileged to work with such a dedicated team of staff and with so many wonderful young people. Our aim is simple: to make certain that every young person achieves their true potential.
We prioritise a love of learning. Our curriculum is focused on the teaching of rich, valuable knowledge and on the skills required to make effective use of this knowledge.
Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and enjoy sharing their expertise with the children they teach, as well as using their pedagogical knowledge in the classroom to ensure that children learn effectively.
At The Spires College we believe that the ability to read with understanding, judiciousness and confidence is one of the most valuable skills anyone can have and so we devote significant time and resources to developing these capabilities.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Photography
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 113526
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Constituency
- Torbay
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tony Jordan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Benjamin Stockton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Hannah Spencer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lucinda Ellicott | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Caroline Leigh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Michaela Hayfield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Alan Tyerman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alex Newton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 |
| Mr Carl Wyard Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Amanda Johnson Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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