Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Devon). It has about 500 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Finances.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is about average.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment:Poor. Maths attainment is poor, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Provision for special educational needs
Autistic spectrum disorder
Moderate learning difficulty
Social, emotional and mental health
Specific learning difficulty
Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.