SchoolScoresGreat Torrington Bluecoat CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Borough Road, Torrington, EX38 7NU
01805 622333 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Devon comparisons use the 142 of its 308 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 166 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 77th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 68th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 39th highest of 90 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern Joint 33rd highest of 137 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 61% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 66th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Devon figures pool parents at the Devon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
52% — 7 points below the Devon average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 51 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 92nd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.4% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 60th highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 72nd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 287th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 264th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 133rd lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 145th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 152nd highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 222nd highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 149th highest of 224 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Monkleigh Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Great Torrington Bluecoat CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Great Torrington Bluecoat CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Great Torrington Bluecoat CofE Primary School?
91% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Great Torrington Bluecoat CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Great Torrington Bluecoat CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put Great Torrington Bluecoat CofE Primary School as their first choice for 51 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 51 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 113377.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.