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Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.9 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,122
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 78% nationally. While 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is 39%, with only 4% attending top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, though parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 18%.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other3.4%
Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.41171, -4.09964 · PL6 8UN
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN137206
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.torbridge.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Tor Bridge High rated by Ofsted?
Tor Bridge High was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is Tor Bridge High a good school?
Tor Bridge High scores 31.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Tor Bridge High in GCSEs?
Tor Bridge High achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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