Great Torrington School
Calvesford Road, Torrington, EX38 7DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Torrington School is a secondary school in Torrington for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 33rd of 40 secondary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 May 2012, report published 22 June 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Pupils are very positive about the wider opportunities they have at Great Torrington School. Many pupils attend extra-curricular clubs and activities. They are proud of the sports programme that is highly inclusive. The school curriculum includes an enrichment lesson. These lessons teach the values of the school. Pupils enjoy opting for a diverse range of enrichment subjects, such as animal care, politics or Latin. Staff are ambitious for every pupil. Teachers are passionate about their subjects, which motivates pupils. There are good relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils take on positions of responsibility, for example, house captain or a transition leader. The behaviour of most pupils is good. In lessons and around the school, pupils follow the routines and expectations. Pupils are polite and friendly. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. They learn what bullying is and know how to report concerns. The welfare room provides support for all needs. A few pupils use derogatory language towards others. Leaders are aware that this happens and have put in place a programme of education and support to tackle it. Pupils say that when it is reported, it is promptly dealt with.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes pupils do not know what they need to do to improve their work. This is because they do not understand how to act on the guidance they receive. Leaders need to ensure that pupils receive feedback in a way that helps them to know what they need to do next.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
173 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
863 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Great Torrington School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford College | 6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
| Kingsley School Devon | 6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 36.6 |
| Shebbear College | 7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 46.1 |
| The Park Community School | 9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
| Atlantic Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Bloodworth
- Phone
- 01805623531
- Address
- Calvesford Road, Torrington, EX38 7DJ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 137228
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.