Tor Bridge High

A good academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tor Bridge High.

Plymouth, PL68UN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.11
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.3%
Continue in education or training
23.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 November 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Miller Way
Estover
Plymouth, PL68UN
Phone
1752207907
Website
torbridge.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137206
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UN
Website
http://www.torbridge.net
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,171
Free School Meals
26.3% (308 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (61 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
97.3%
Ebacc Entry:
14.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
68.3%
Ebacc Languages:
44.1%
Ebacc Maths:
97.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.11
Progress 8 Range:
-0.32 to 0.10
University Progression:
19.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
31.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
16.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
18.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
19%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
99 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
16.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.3 (+16.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
73 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
146
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,171 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Courage, Love and Ambition"

Courage Love Ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Mrs T Stephenson, Headteacher, outlining the school's mission to transform lives and strengthen communities, guided by the core values of Courage, Love and Ambition, with emphasis on high expectations, a rich and sequenced curriculum, and preparation for a fulfilling independent future.

Curriculum Highlights

Three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum and a two-year Key Stage 4 curriculum with progression to Sixth Form. Spiral curriculum design intended to help students remember more and build on prior learning, with knowledge-rich sequencing and ambitious vocabulary. Assessment structure includes a weekly cycle with a dedicated 11th week assessment period and a 12th week 'super teach' feedback week. Guided reading tutorial programme in Years 7-13, with teacher-led reading and exploration of fiction and non-fiction to develop literacy. Focus on developing literacy, critical thinking, and active citizenship within a broad, high-quality curriculum. Professional development for teachers through Incremental Coaching to improve teaching and learning.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Tor Bridge High provides Adaptive Provision including Attendance Hub (supporting attendance and engagement), Academic Hub (cognition & learning, physical and sensory disabilities, communication & interaction, social, emotional, mental health needs and speech and language needs), and a Pastoral Hub (relationships, social skills, emotional literacy, mental health) plus a Safeguarding Hub (support for students at risk of harm). The school references a SEND Policy, SEND Information Report, Accessibility Policy, and Mental Health & Wellbeing initiatives, with contact details for safeguarding and welfare support.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 and 2027-28 are published, described as the determined policies for those years, including information about in-year applications and allowances/adjustments for Crown Servants or UK Service personnel. Sixth Form admissions policies are also listed for 2026-27 and 2027-28.

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