Great Torrington School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Torrington School
Address: Calvesford Road
Town/City: Torrington
County: Devon
Postcode: EX38 7DJ
Country: 100041031477
 Telephone Number: 01805 623531
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Gts Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Bloodworth
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 816 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.4%

Location and administration

URN: 137228
DfE Number: 878/4055
UKPRN: 10034538
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and West Devon (E14001000)
Electoral Ward: Great Torrington (E05011922)

Easting & Northing: 250222E, 119493N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 57' 21.57" N 4° 8' 1.62" W
Plus Code: 9C2QXV48+9F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Monkleigh Primary School (4.7km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Emma Louise Beer - Trustee. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mr David Major - Trustee. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 April 2027.
  • Mr Ian Newberry - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 9 March 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Anthony Victor Rhymer - Trustee. Appointed on 11 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Mr Douglas Michael Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 20 May 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 May 2025.
  • Mrs Annie Alleulia! Sparrow - Trustee. Appointed on 26 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mrs Jo-Anne Stevens - Trustee. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 April 2027.
  • Mrs Christine (Lesley) Wall - Trustee. Appointed on 24 September 2019 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust). Term runs until 23 September 2023.
  • Mr Colin Wynne - Trustee. Appointed on 15 January 2022 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust). Term runs until 15 January 2026.