The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
13%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 887
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- GTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Bloodworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Great Torrington School a selective school?
No. Great Torrington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Great Torrington School's Ofsted rating?
Great Torrington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Torrington School?
Great Torrington School currently has 887 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Torrington School take?
Great Torrington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Great Torrington School?
Great Torrington School is in Torrington, EX38 7DJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Torrington School have a sixth form?
No, Great Torrington School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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