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Great Torrington School
- Secondary
- Great Torrington EX38 7DJ
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Good progress, particularly in core subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Courteous and behave well both in lessons and around the school site
Qualifications and Training: Have good subject knowledge and use this to plan lessons well
Current Educational Practices: Robustly monitored; improvements in systems for sharing and developing good practice
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching quality varies, with a need to improve consistency
Opportunities for Involvement: Many opportunities for spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, including extra-curricular activities
Communication: Parents can view their child's progress online and raise any concerns effectively
Parent Satisfaction: The very large majority of parents believe that their children achieve well
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal quickly and effectively with any concerns raised
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear focus on improving teaching and driven effective changes
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel very safe in school and are well cared for
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-cared-for and polite; high attendance rate
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of extra-curricular activities like music opportunities, sports clubs, and school visits
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enjoy school and manage extracurricular engagements well
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good progress for disabled students and those with special educational needs
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About Us
Great Torrington School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 875 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 2 | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 2 | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 1 | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 90% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 20 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 14 | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 17 | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 16 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 93% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Torrington School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
