Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
URN: 145341 • Beaworthy EX21 5PU
Overview
- Name
- Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 145341
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Luxford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01409231262
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Black Torrington, Beaworthy EX21 5PU
Summary
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is a small, mixed academy located in Beaworthy, Devon, with a current enrolment of 7 pupils and a capacity of 49. The school fosters a nurturing environment where individual attention is a priority, allowing children to thrive, particularly those who may feel anxious or prefer smaller settings. The school’s ethos is rooted in its Christian values, inspired by Romans 12, promoting joy, hope, and resilience.
The curriculum at Black Torrington is designed to be engaging and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on music, including weekly lessons in recorder and hand bells, as well as daily singing. The school community is closely linked to the local farming environment, which enriches the educational experience by incorporating the skills and knowledge of families from this background.
As a Church school, Black Torrington prioritises moral development and spirituality, although there is no requirement for students to be religious. The school aims to build strong relationships among pupils and staff, creating a supportive family-like atmosphere that encourages personal growth and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Black Torrington is designed to be engaging and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on music, including weekly lessons in recorder and hand bells, as well as daily singing. The school community is closely linked to the local farming environment, which enriches the educational experience by incorporating the skills and knowledge of families from this background.
As a Church school, Black Torrington prioritises moral development and spirituality, although there is no requirement for students to be religious. The school aims to build strong relationships among pupils and staff, creating a supportive family-like atmosphere that encourages personal growth and academic achievement.
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 49
- Pupils
- 7
- Boys
- 5
- Girls
- 2
- FSM %
- 14.30
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 49 | 14.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 49 | 25.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 49 | 23.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 49 | 23.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 49 | 18.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 49 | 19.20 |
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