Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary controlled school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityDevon
AddressBorough Road, EX38 7NU
URN113377

School Census

Total 497
Girls/Boys 242/255
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.7%/51.3%
% pupils where English not first language 4.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 111
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 27.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/11/2024
15/04/2015 Good
12/01/2011 Good
Inspection Date 12/11/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 15/04/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 12/01/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard41%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3%
Reading104
Maths102
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard48
Pupils achieving at a higher standard4
Reading104
Maths102
Reading Progress-2.1
Writing Progress-1.0
Maths Progress-2.5
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard62%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard15%
Reading104
Maths103
Reading Progress-0.4
Writing Progress0.6
Maths Progress-2.3
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard65%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard6%
Reading105
Maths103
Reading Progress0.2
Writing Progress0.7
Maths Progress-0.1

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications55
As First Preference49
As second preference2
As third preference4
Total Offers Made49
first preference offers49
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications51
As First Preference46
As second preference1
As third preference4
Total Offers Made46
first preference offers46
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications57
As First Preference52
As second preference2
As third preference3
Total Offers Made52
first preference offers52
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications67
As First Preference60
As second preference4
As third preference3
Total Offers Made62
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications56
As First Preference53
As second preference3
As third preference0
Total Offers Made56
first preference offers53
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications63
As First Preference60
As second preference2
As third preference1
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications57
As First Preference52
As second preference2
As third preference3
Total Offers Made54
first preference offers52
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications72
As First Preference66
As second preference4
As third preference2
Total Offers Made67
first preference offers66
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications77
As First Preference68
As second preference6
As third preference3
Total Offers Made69
first preference offers68
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications63
As First Preference62
As second preference1
As third preference0
Total Offers Made63
first preference offers62
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications67
As First Preference65
As second preference1
As third preference1
Total Offers Made65
first preference offers65
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree25%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree20%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree48%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree3%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
not applicable70%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree42%
agree43%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree42%
agree15%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
not applicable27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes32%
no68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree32%
agree32%
disagree21%
strongly disagree16%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree48%
agree32%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree23%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree42%
agree45%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree30%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree30%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree57%
agree33%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes87%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin89.9%
indian ethnic origin4.8%
any other white background ethnic origin2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92%
indian ethnic origin2.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Great Torrington School

(0.25 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Calvesford Road, , EX38 7DJ