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Great Torrington School

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Great Torrington School

Calvesford Road, Torrington, EX38 7DJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2012

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

38.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.1%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.946.4
2023/2444.646.4
2024/2538.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.140.00
2023/24-0.100.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
27.7%
EBacc APS
3.52
EBacc 9-5
14.5%
EBacc 9-4
18.5%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Marland School
6.44 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Bideford College
9.05 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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9.38 km away · Other independent school
Shebbear College
11.25 km away · Other independent school
The Shoreline Academy
12.4 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
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About Great Torrington School

Great Torrington School is a secondary school in Torrington, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 887 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Calvesford Road, Torrington, EX38 7DJ | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Great Torrington School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Great Torrington School

What is Great Torrington School's Ofsted rating?
Great Torrington School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Great Torrington School's latest exam results?
Great Torrington School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Great Torrington School located?
Great Torrington School is a secondary school in Torrington, Devon (EX38 7DJ).
How many pupils attend Great Torrington School?
Great Torrington School has around 887 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Torrington School with other schools?
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