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The Spires College

The Spires College Profile


Location: Find a school in TQ1 3PE or in Torquay

The Spires College is a co-educational, independent college in Torquay on the South Coast of England. Founded in 2005, the college provides many different educational services to its students, including A-Levels, IGCSEs and Access programmes. The college also has a range of extra-curricular activities such as sport, music, art and drama, and has excellent facilities including the latest technology, study and leisure areas, and a library. The college firmly believes in the importance of developing their students’ character and confidence, and provides a warm, friendly and positive atmosphere in which to do so.*



GSSLA Code Name: E06000027

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: Has Special Classes

Head: Ms Alex Newton (Principal)

Administrative Ward: St Marychurch

Physical Addres

Westlands Lane
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3PE

Postal Addres

Westlands Lane
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3PE


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

In the locality there are a few extra-curricular activities that students can join. These include the Torbay United F.C., Torbay Scouts and Guides, and the local Cricket Club.

Public Transport

The Spires College is conveniently located near public transportation options in Torquay. The College is a short walk from Torre Train Station, which provides links to Exeter and London Paddington as well as a few other destinations. Stagecoach South West is the region's main bus operator, and services from the nearby Torquay Station serve the local area as well as surrounding towns and villages. Other local services are provided by First Devon & Cornwall, which is a smaller bus company and provides services to destinations throughout Southwest England. For those wishing to take a taxi or private car, there are several companies based in Torquay available.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a number of shops and restaurants near The Spires College at Westlands Lane. These include a Tesco supermarket, Costa Coffee, Greggs bakery, and a number of restaurants including Pizzeria Uno, Pizza Express, Nando's, and Zizzi.

School Fees

There are no schools fees for The Spires College at Westlands Lane.

School Social Media

The Facebook page for The Spires College at Westlands Lane is https://www.facebook.com/Spires-College-at-Westlands-Lane-302033725515872/
The Twitter account for The Spires College at Westlands Lane is https://twitter.com/SpiresCollege
The Instagram account for The Spires College at Westlands Lane is https://www.instagram.com/spirescollege/
The Pinterest page for The Spires College at Westlands Lane is https://www.pinterest.com/spirescollege/
The LinkedIn page for The Spires College at Westlands Lane is https://www.linkedin.com/company/spires-college-torquay


Additional Contact Info

Phone: +44 (0) 1803 322 990
Website: https://www.thespirescollege.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1803400660

Parliamentary Constituency: Torbay
Administrative Ward: St Marychurch
Geographic Location: Urban city and town
LSOA: Torbay 005B
Special Classes: Has Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: http://thespirescollege.com

FAQs - The Spires College

The Spires College currently has 929 pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

  • Girls: 480
  • Boys: 450

The listed Religious Character for The Spires College is None.

The Spires College Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

The Spires College currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

The Spires College has a pupil capacity of 1409.

The Principal is Ms Alex Newton.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: HI - Hearing Impairment .

The Spires College is Foundation School.

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