Great Torrington School

A good academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Great Torrington School.

Torrington, EX387DJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
30 May 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Calvesford Road
Torrington, EX387DJ
Phone
1805623531
Website
gts.devon.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137228
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Calvesford Road, Torrington, EX38 7DJ
Website
http://www.gts.devon.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GTS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
875
Free School Meals
21.9% (192 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.5 (+13.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
146
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
875 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE"

Respect Relationships Resilience Health Opportunity Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Great Torrington School aims to be a fully inclusive, safe school that educates in a holistic manner and promotes the wider personal development of every young person, equipping them to be global citizens. DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE.

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