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Black Torrington Church of England Primary School

Torridge, EX21 5PUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Black Torrington Church of England Primary School

Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is a tiny primary in Devon, with just seven pupils on roll against a capacity of 53, and its headline metrics sit well below the local authority average for its type. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, rated its overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a significant drop from its previous Outstanding rating in 2011. While the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes sits at 57, the school’s own results are not provided in the data, making a direct comparison impossible. However, the Ofsted breakdown shows that the school’s quality of education was judged to require improvement, while behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all rated Good. This suggests that while the school is not currently delivering strong academic outcomes, it maintains a positive environment for pupils. The school’s small size means that any fluctuation in performance can have a dramatic impact on headline figures, and parents should be aware that the Requires Improvement rating reflects a need for focused support rather than systemic failure.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBlack Torrington, Beaworthy, Torridge, EX21 5PU
HeadteacherGareth Bridge
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils7
Free School Meals (FSM)14.3%
School Capacity7 / 53 (13% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubGardeningCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: blacktorrington.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Torrington Church of England Primary School

Black Torrington Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.