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Torlands Academy
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Torlands Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils re-engage swiftly in academic learning, making remarkable improvements to their attendance and thriving academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave superbly in lessons and engage fully in school life.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff ensure effective pastoral support, helping pupils re-integrate into academic learning after long absences.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work together effectively, building strong relationships with pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The curriculum is delivered well by knowledgeable staff, ensuring pupils learn and remember effectively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Many staff are subject experts, meeting regularly to agree content and approaches.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are included in decision-making and school activities.
Communication with Parents: Leaders communicate excellently with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: All responding parents recommend the school, citing great communication and care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts by putting pupils at the center of decision-making.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Strategic improvements include new facilities and broadening the curriculum scope.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school has robust systems for monitoring and improving pupil safety and attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils exhibit superb behaviour and engagement across all activities.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: PSHE curriculum effectively promotes pupil well-being and safety, addressing current risks.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Well-thought-out activities like 'Torland tasters' and online clubs enrich pupils' learning.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities help develop character and teamwork, complementing academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor space is limited but includes forest areas for supervised activities.
Career Counselling Services: In-depth career package including regular workshops and impartial advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Staff meticulously plan transitions back to mainstream or post-16 placements.
Support for SEND: Effective teaching meets special educational needs, though some improvements needed in breaking down learning sequences better.
Subjects Offered: Offers a minimum of five GCSEs including English, mathematics, and science; also arts and further mathematics.
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Torlands Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Alternative Provision (AP) academies offer mainstream students the chance to complete their education even if they are unable to attend regular classes due to medical or health considerations. Children and teenagers with complex medical conditions and/or mental health problems are welcome to enrol in AP courses at CHES and Torlands Academy. A personalised, supportive environment and hands-on learning are highly valued at Glendinning Academy. Students receive individualised education and interventions while adhering to the global curriculum. The Academy places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning to aid in children' social, emotional, and communication development.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-16 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 |