The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
14%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 200 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,122
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 27.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Stephenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTor Bridge Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cann Bridge School
Special school · Very close
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · Very close
Thornbury Primary School
Primary · 636m away
Leigham Primary School
Primary · 759m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 997m away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tor Bridge High a selective school?
No. Tor Bridge High is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tor Bridge High's Ofsted rating?
Tor Bridge High was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tor Bridge High?
Tor Bridge High currently has 1,122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tor Bridge High take?
Tor Bridge High caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tor Bridge High?
Tor Bridge High is in Plymouth, PL6 8UN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tor Bridge High have a sixth form?
Yes, Tor Bridge High has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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