Open Other Secondary Mixed

Brixham College

Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF
Part of: BAY EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Brixham College
Brixham, TQ5 9HF
1,053 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
29.40% FSM %
509 Boys
544 Girls
About Brixham College

Brixham College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Brixham, Torbay, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,053 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Rebecca Blackshaw.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Torbay
Region South West
Administrative District Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency South Devon
Ward St Peter's with St Mary's
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2012
UKPRN 10035994
URN 137755
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Prowse Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Genna Greco Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr Paul Adams Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Flo Barker Local Governor 19/09/2025 19/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Blackshaw Local Governor 05/01/2026 05/01/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Boughey Local Governor 21/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ali Bouyamourn Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Eager Local Governor 01/09/2024 19/12/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Karen Griffiths Local Governor 29/01/2026 28/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Hay Local Governor 16/10/2024 23/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Paula Hislop Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darrell Holmes Local Governor 01/09/2024 06/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Brixham Church of England Primary School
0.17 km • Brixham
Other
Furzeham Primary School
0.7 km • Brixham
Other
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
1.07 km • Brixham
Other
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
1.3 km • Brixham
Other
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
3.6 km • Brixham
Other
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
4.08 km • Brixham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Brixham College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Brixham, Torbay.
Brixham College has 1,053 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Brixham College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Brixham College is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Brixham College is Miss Rebecca Blackshaw.
Brixham College is at Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF, in the Torbay local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Brixham College: Has a sixth form.
Brixham College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Miss Rebecca Blackshaw
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HF
03333602250
www.brixhamcollege.co.uk/
Location
TQ5 9HF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137755
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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