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Great Torrington School is a non-selective academy. It has about 840 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In July 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Bideford College | |
| 8.6 | The Park Community School | |
| 8.8 | Atlantic Academy | |
| 9.6 | Pilton Community College | |
| 10.3 | Braunton Academy | |
| 11.8 | Chulmleigh Community College | |
| 13.6 | South Molton Community College | |
| 13.8 | Holsworthy Community College | |
| 16.2 | Okehampton College | |
| 17.2 | The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | |
| 19.6 | Budehaven Community School | |
| 23.3 | Queen Elizabeth's |
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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: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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