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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
463
Capacity
530
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite receiving a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 52%, which places it in the top 79% nationally, only 5% reach the higher standard. Limited published data suggests room for growth in academic performance, particularly in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
83%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
Asian Indian3.5%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Other0.2%
Location
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50.95198, -4.13649 · EX38 7NU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113377
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.bluecoat-learn.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School a good school?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School scores 7.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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