Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
463
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Torridge community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 463 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 530 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Newall, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12327th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 21 in Torridge.
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 65 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (35 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Torridge, Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Borough Road, Torrington, Torridge, EX38 7NU |
| Headteacher | Matthew Newall |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 463 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.0% |
| School Capacity | 463 / 530 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12327th of 13,686
Nationally
1281st of 1,469
In South West
16th of 21
In Torridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
35 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed65
70
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (93% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Borough Road, Torrington
Torridge, EX38 7NU
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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