History
The school was founded in 1904 as "The Torquay Pupil Teachers Centre", with premises in Abbey Hall, Rock Road. It opened its doors on 4 September 1904. The school, by now called "Torquay Secondary School", later moved to its new location in Barton Road, where it was established under its current name. The new School was rebuilt on land purchased from Torquay Grammar School for Girls in 1982.
The school currently occupies Shiphay Manor, a 17th century manor with extensive parkland, known as 'The Paddock' (owned by the neighbouring Girls' School), used by boys in year 10 or above for recreation.
In September 2010, it gained Academy status.
Read more about this topic: Torquay Boys' Grammar School
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