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Churston Ferrers Grammar School: 11+ entry

Churston Ferrers Grammar School, Greenway Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Some details are being re-checked

We check every fact against the official source on a schedule, and some details on this page are due their next check (last verified 19 October 2026). We'll update the page if anything has changed. How we check facts

Can we apply, and what did it take?

For September 2027 entry

  • Score to qualify

    Not published yet

    Torbay grammar schools 11+ (GL Assessment)

  • Year 7 places

    Not published yet

  • Last distance offered

    Not publishedWe have no checked figure for how far offers reached.

No deadlines left for 2027 entry.

How far offers reached

Can we get in?

How far offers reached

Each bar shows how far from Churston Ferrers Grammar School the last child offered a place lived, under the last admission rule the offers reached. Up to five years, on one scale.

Qualifying is not the same as being offered a place.

Reaching the school's standard means your child can be considered. If more children qualify than there are places, the school gives places using its admission rules, in order. The figures below show how far those rules reached in past years. They are history, not a prediction: they change every year with who applies.

Checked, source: Department for Education (GOV.UK), checked
No distance figures publishedWe have not found a checked figure for how far offers reached at Churston Ferrers Grammar School. We add each year's figures after National Offer Day, when the council or school publishes them.

Other published figures

  • 2026 entry: Last admission rule that offers reached: Eligible children who do not meet any of the criteria listed in categories A, B or C, by rank order of 11+ score

Source: Torbay Council, checked

Applications and offers, September 2026 entry (Department for Education)

How many families applied to Churston Ferrers Grammar School and how many places it offered. Applicants per place is all applications divided by offers. Families apply to several schools and not every applicant qualifies, so it is not the chance of a place.

Applications and offers at Churston Ferrers Grammar School, September 2026 entry
FigureDepartment for Education
First-preference applications228First-preference applications, 2026 entryChecked 16 Oct 2026 against Department for Education (Explore Education Statistics).The source says: 202627,Academic year,School,E92000001,England,E12000009,South West,880,E06000027,Torbay,Secondary,8804116,z,3,Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy,159,159,147,12,0,438,228,159,51,1.5510204081632653,1.4339622641509433,181,31,Academy converter,No religious character,9.3,Selective,Urban: Further from a major town or city,No,E14001484,South Devon,136388,7View the official source
All applications (any preference)438All applications (any preference), 2026 entryChecked 16 Oct 2026 against Department for Education (Explore Education Statistics).The source says: 202627,Academic year,School,E92000001,England,E12000009,South West,880,E06000027,Torbay,Secondary,8804116,z,3,Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy,159,159,147,12,0,438,228,159,51,1.5510204081632653,1.4339622641509433,181,31,Academy converter,No religious character,9.3,Selective,Urban: Further from a major town or city,No,E14001484,South Devon,136388,7View the official source
Places offered on National Offer Day159Places offered on National Offer Day, 2026 entryChecked 16 Oct 2026 against Department for Education (Explore Education Statistics).The source says: 202627,Academic year,School,E92000001,England,E12000009,South West,880,E06000027,Torbay,Secondary,8804116,z,3,Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy,159,159,147,12,0,438,228,159,51,1.5510204081632653,1.4339622641509433,181,31,Academy converter,No religious character,9.3,Selective,Urban: Further from a major town or city,No,E14001484,South Devon,136388,7View the official source
Applicants per place2.8Applicants per place, 2026 entryChecked 16 Oct 2026 against Department for Education (Explore Education Statistics).The source says: 202627,Academic year,School,E92000001,England,E12000009,South West,880,E06000027,Torbay,Secondary,8804116,z,3,Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy,159,159,147,12,0,438,228,159,51,1.5510204081632653,1.4339622641509433,181,31,Academy converter,No religious character,9.3,Selective,Urban: Further from a major town or city,No,E14001484,South Devon,136388,7View the official source

Source: Department for Education (Explore Education Statistics), checked

About these figures

Churston had the most applications of the three Torbay grammar schools for 2026 entry. Under the 2026 rules, the last places went to this group: Eligible children who do not meet any of the criteria listed in categories A, B or C, by rank order of 11+ scorechurston-ferrers-grammar-school-2026-lastRuleOffered: ValueChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Torbay Council.The source says: Eligible children who do not meet any of the criteria listed in categories A, B or C by rank order of 11+ score. | 5 | | Total | 160View the official source. In other words, score still decided the final places. Past years are a guide, not a promise.

At a glance

Churston Ferrers Grammar School in brief

tap a value for its source

Pupils
mixedPupilsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: As one of only two co-educational grammar schools in the South West of England, Churston Ferrers Grammar SchoolView the official source
Who the school admits.
Entrance test
Torbay grammar schools 11+ (GL Assessment)
The test children sit to be considered.
School type
Academy converterSchool typeChecked 12 Oct 2026 against Department for Education (Get Information about Schools).The source says: 136388,"880","Torbay","4116","Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy","34","Academy converter"View the official source
How the school is run and funded.

Key dates

Dates for September 2027 entry

For children in Year 6 in 2026/27.

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Torbay Council

  1. Done: Test day

  2. Next: National Offer Day

    Source: Churston Ferrers Grammar School, checked

  3. Not published yet: Test registration closes

    Not yet published

Notes on these dates

For 2027 entry the shared Torbay test was on Saturday 19 September 2026Torbay 2027 entry: Test dateChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Torbay Council.The source says: 19 September 2026 | Selective testing day for all grammar schools and The Spires selective places in TorbayView the official source, applications close on Saturday 31 October 2026Torbay 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Torbay Council.The source says: Apply by 31 October 2026. If you apply by this date you will get your offer on 1 March 2027.View the official source, and offers arrive on Monday 1 March 2027Churston Ferrers Grammar School 2027 entry: National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: Offers are made on National Offer Day - 1 March - for entry in the following September.View the official source.

  • Results: Guidance letter within a few weeks of the test saying whether a grammar school application is likely to succeed; it indicates whether the standard was reached for all Torbay selective schools using the same assessment.Churston Ferrers Grammar School 2027 entry: Results methodChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: Guidance letters are issued to families within a few weeks of the test. You'll be told whether your application to a grammar school is likely to be successful.View the official source
  • 2028 entry: Specific test date published on the website each year once confirmed; registering interest recommended.Churston Ferrers Grammar School 2027 entry: Dates published byChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: We'll publish the specific date each year as soon as it's confirmed. Registering your interest is the best way to make sure you don't miss it.View the official source

How places are given

6 admission rules, in order, for 2027 entry

If more children qualify than there are places, Churston Ferrers Grammar School gives places using these rules (its ), in this order (2027 entry).

  1. 1

    Looked after and previously looked after children

    The policy's own words
    looked after and previously looked after children
  2. 2

    The highest-scoring children

    The policy's own words
    the highest-scoring children
  3. 3

    Children eligible for free school meals, Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium at the time of the test

    The policy's own words
    children eligible for free school meals, Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium at the time of the test
  4. 4

    Children with a sibling on roll at the school

    The policy's own words
    children with a sibling on roll at the school already
  5. 5

    Children of staff

    The policy's own words
    children of staff
  6. 6

    All other eligible children by score

    The policy's own words
    then all other eligible children by score

Source: Churston Ferrers Grammar School, checked

Who qualifies
Standardised pass mark (eligible score); the exact threshold changes year on year depending on the cohort and is not published.Source: Churston Ferrers Grammar School, checked
Brothers and sisters
Brothers and sisters of pupils at the school get priority.Source: Churston Ferrers Grammar School, checked
Pupil premium
Third priority group for eligible children (after looked after children and the highest-scoring children)Source: Churston Ferrers Grammar School, checked

The admission rules for September 2028 entry are not published yet. We check the school's website and add them when they appear.

More detail from our guide

Children first need to reach the pass mark. Among eligible children, the school gives places in this order (also shown under "How places are given" on this page): looked after and previously looked after children; then the highest-scoring children; then children eligible for free school meals, Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium at the time of the test; then children with a brother or sister at the school; then children of staff; then all other eligible children by scoreChurston Ferrers Grammar School: Oversubscription criteria (2027)Checked 13 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: For 2027 entry, eligible children are prioritised in this order: looked after and previously looked after children; the highest-scoring children; children eligible for free school meals, Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium at the time of the test; children with a sibling on roll at the school already; children of staff; then all other eligible children by score.View the official source.

The school's FAQ says its 2027 rules changed after a decision by the Schools Adjudicator in October 2026. Brothers and sisters already at the school count again. Sibling priority: YesChurston Ferrers Grammar School: Sibling priority (2027)Checked 13 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: Yes. Following a determination by the Schools Adjudicator in October 2026, priority for the 15 named primary schools has been removed, sibling priority has been reinstated, and the wording of two parts of the policy has been clarified.View the official source. Priority for named primary schools: None (feeder-school priority removed for 2027 entry)Churston Ferrers Grammar School: Special places (2027)Checked 13 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: Yes. Following a determination by the Schools Adjudicator in October 2026, priority for the 15 named primary schools has been removed, sibling priority has been reinstated, and the wording of two parts of the policy has been clarified.View the official source.

The school's summary does not say how many places go to the highest-scoring children, or how ties and distance are handled. Until we can read the full 2027 policy, check those details directly with the school.

The test

Torbay grammar schools 11+ (GL Assessment)
Test
Torbay grammar schools 11+ (GL Assessment)
Test date, 2027 entry
Saturday 19 September 2026
  • What it covers: English and maths only, based on primary learning to the end of Year 5; no verbal or non-verbal reasoning; one sitting.Churston Ferrers Grammar School: Test contentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: It is designed to assess the core knowledge and skills that any child, in any primary school, would be expected to have learned by the end of Year 5. There are no verbal or non-verbal reasoning papersView the official source
  • The pass mark: School-set standardised pass mark; the exact threshold changes year on year depending on the cohort.Churston Ferrers Grammar School entrance test: Pass mark methodChecked 13 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: There is a standardised pass mark, but the exact threshold changes year on year depending on the cohort.View the official source
  • Where and how often: A child may sit the 11+ at only one Torbay selective school; the guidance letter covers all Torbay selective schools using the same assessment.Churston Ferrers Grammar School: One test school onlyChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: No. Your child can only sit the 11+ test at one selective school in Torbay. It's usually best to register with the school you most hope they will attend, but the guidance letter you receive after the test will indicate whether they have reached the standard for all of the Torbay selective schools that use the same assessment.View the official source
  • Practice material: Sample assessment materials on the GL Assessment website.Churston Ferrers Grammar School entrance test: Familiarisation materialsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: we encourage families to review the sample assessment materials available directly on the GL Assessment website.View the official source
  • How to register: Register via the Churston 11+ online registration form; a child may sit the test at only one Torbay selective school.Churston Ferrers Grammar School: Registration route (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: Registering your interest means you'll receive all the information you need about the 11+ test, key dates, and open events. ... 11+ Online Registration Form ... Your child can only sit the 11+ test at one selective school in Torbay.View the official source

How the Torbay test works

Open days

Next: November talk and tour, Mon 9 Nov 2026

  1. Coming up: November talk and tour

    weekday morning

  2. Coming up: November talk and tour

    weekday morning

  3. Coming up: November talk and tour

    weekday morning

  4. Coming up: November talk and tour

    weekday morning

  5. Coming up: Open Day and Evening (families of Years 3-5)

    Morning talk and tour; two afternoon/evening talk and tour sessions

Source: Churston Ferrers Grammar School, checked

If you are refused a place

Reviews, appeals and the waiting list

General information, not legal advice.

How appeals work
Appeal via Torbay Council's school appeals form to an independent panel; grammar-school appeal process (local review if operated, academic standard evidence, prejudice).Source: Torbay Council, checked

General information, not legal advice.

Appeal via Torbay Council's school appeals form to an independent panel; grammar-school appeal process (local review if operated, academic standard evidence, prejudice).Churston Ferrers Grammar School: Appeals route (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Torbay Council.The source says: If your child was not offered a place at your preferred school, you are able to appeal this decision. [...] please complete the school appeals form to begin your appeal.View the official source The Torbay deadline for 2027 entry is Monday 5 April 2027Torbay 2027 entry: Appeal deadlineChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Torbay Council.The source says: 5 April 2027 | Closing date for receipt of 1st round appeals to be included in the main body of appeal hearingsView the official source. Keep a realistic second choice on your application too.

Why Churston changed its admissions

Churston explained its 2025 change on its website:

  • What changed: Policy changed in 2025 (for social justice): previous allocation was purely by 11+ rank order; for September 2026 entry about 80% (131 of 160) of those offered would also have been offered under the previous policy.being re-checkedChurston Ferrers Grammar School: Policy change2025Last checked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School; being re-checked.The source says: Churston changed its admissions policy in 2025. Why? ... For September 2026 entry, approximately 80% of the children offered a place - 131 of the 160 - would have obtained a place under our previous policy.View the official source
  • The school's stated reason: Social-justice aim: the earlier pure rank-order system favoured tutored children; pupils from deprived areas of Paignton and Brixham were over-represented in the bottom 40% of qualifiers.being re-checkedChurston Ferrers Grammar School: Policy rationaleLast checked 9 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School; being re-checked.The source says: The previous allocation system, which was based purely on rank order of 11+ scores, positively incentivised the development of an 11+ tutoring culture;View the official source
  • What changes for 2027 entry: the school's 2027 rules changed after a decision by the Schools Adjudicator in October 2026. Priority for its named primary schools: None (feeder-school priority removed for 2027 entry)Churston Ferrers Grammar School: Special places (2027)Checked 13 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: Yes. Following a determination by the Schools Adjudicator in October 2026, priority for the 15 named primary schools has been removed, sibling priority has been reinstated, and the wording of two parts of the policy has been clarified.View the official source. Sibling priority: YesChurston Ferrers Grammar School: Sibling priority (2027)Checked 13 Oct 2026 against Churston Ferrers Grammar School.The source says: Yes. Following a determination by the Schools Adjudicator in October 2026, priority for the 15 named primary schools has been removed, sibling priority has been reinstated, and the wording of two parts of the policy has been clarified.View the official source, now reinstated.

The full admissions policy for 2027 entry is stored on a file-sharing service that does not allow automated access, so we have not yet read it in full. The school's own summary of the 2027 order is on its admissions page, and we explain it under Admission rules. The policy is on our list for manual capture, and we will add any further detail once we can verify it.

Official documents and sources

11 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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