Open State Secondary Mixed

The Spires College

Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE
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The Spires College
Torquay, TQ1 3PE
1,131 Pupils
1,304 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
30.30% FSM %
582 Boys
549 Girls
About The Spires College

The Spires College is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Torquay, Torbay, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,131 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,304. Current headteacher: Alex Newton.

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 Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Torbay
Region South West
Administrative District Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency Torbay
Ward St Marychurch
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Westlands School Trust
UKPRN 10007450
URN 113526
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tony Jordan Chair of Governors 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucinda Ellicott Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Michaela Hayfield Governor 23/09/2021 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amanda Johnson Governor 23/09/2022 23/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Jones Governor 02/02/2023 01/02/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Sam Keegan Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Caroline Leigh Governor 23/09/2021 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alex Newton Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alan Tyerman Governor 25/09/2019 24/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carl Wyard Governor 02/02/2023 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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Homelands Primary School
0.62 km • Torquay
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Abbey School
0.74 km • Torquay
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St Margaret's Academy
0.76 km • Torquay
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Upton St James CofE Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Spires College is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Torquay, Torbay.
The Spires College has 1,131 pupils, with a capacity of 1,304.
The Spires College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Spires College is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Spires College is Ms Alex Newton.
The Spires College is at Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE, in the Torbay local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Spires College: Has a sixth form.
The Spires College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Alex Newton
Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE
01803400660
thespirescollege.com
Location
TQ1 3PE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113526
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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