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Great Torrington School
Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.8 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
887
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment 8, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 59%, while 35% reach grade 5 or higher. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 28%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 30 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.95535, -4.13388 · EX38 7DJ
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN137228
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gts.devon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Torrington School rated by Ofsted?
Great Torrington School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 May 2012.
Is Great Torrington School a good school?
Great Torrington School scores 26.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Great Torrington School in GCSEs?
Great Torrington School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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