The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Matthew Newall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School take?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is in Torrington, EX38 7NU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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