Great Torrington School
URN: 137228 • Torrington EX38 7DJ
Overview
- Name
- Great Torrington School
- URN
- 137228
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Bloodworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01805623531
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Calvesford Road, Torrington EX38 7DJ
Summary
Great Torrington School is a mixed secondary academy located in Torrington, Devon, with a current enrolment of 887 pupils and a capacity of 900. The school prides itself on being fully inclusive and aims to meet the diverse needs of its students and their families. The ethos of the school emphasizes personal growth alongside academic achievement, encouraging pupils to dream, believe, and achieve throughout their educational journey.
The school promotes a holistic approach to education, focusing on the wider personal development of each student. Core values such as respect, resilience, and responsibility shape the school community, fostering healthy relationships and encouraging pupils to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Great Torrington School is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing society.
For families considering enrollment, Great Torrington School offers a clear admissions process, including policies for secondary transfer and in-year admissions. The school also provides support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all children have the opportunity for a successful start in life.
The school promotes a holistic approach to education, focusing on the wider personal development of each student. Core values such as respect, resilience, and responsibility shape the school community, fostering healthy relationships and encouraging pupils to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Great Torrington School is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing society.
For families considering enrollment, Great Torrington School offers a clear admissions process, including policies for secondary transfer and in-year admissions. The school also provides support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all children have the opportunity for a successful start in life.
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 887
- Boys
- 461
- Girls
- 426
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 887 | 461 | 426 | 900 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 875 | 440 | 435 | 900 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 816 | 430 | 386 | 900 | 16.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 816 | 430 | 386 | 900 | 16.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 804 | 433 | 371 | 900 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 736 | 380 | 356 | 900 | 11.00 |
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