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Great Torrington School

Academy converter · Torrington · EX38 7DJ

Ages 11–16 · 863 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

44.6

Overall absence

10.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-09-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.10
−20+2
Attainment 844.6
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+66%
EBacc entry31%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.6%
Unauthorised2.7%
Authorised absence
8.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
899

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

863 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
863
Boys / girls
427 / 436
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
863 / 900 (96%)
Free school meals
26.3%
FSM pupils
226
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: GTS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
GTS ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Bloodworth

Location

Address
Calvesford Road
Postcode
EX38 7DJ
Town
Torrington
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
Torridge
Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Torrington, Devon, 863 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.3%.

Open schools in Torrington
4
Secondary schools in Torrington
1
Academies among open schools in Torrington
25% (1)
Open schools in EX38
4
Secondary in EX38
1
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Secondary in Devon LA
38

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TorringtonNear EX38

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Bloodworth
Telephone
01805623531
Website
http://www.gts.devon.sch.uk

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