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Tor Bridge High

Plymouth, PL6 8UNSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
Progress 8
-0.11
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
189 1st-choice / 211 places
Ranking
#1,789
of 3,141 nationally

About Tor Bridge High

Tor Bridge High’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.11 sits just below the Plymouth local authority average of -0.04 for secondary schools, placing it in the middle of the pack rather than at either extreme. Within Plymouth’s 20 state secondaries, it ranks 11th, which puts it in the bottom half but not far off the median. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 44.2 and its EBacc average point score of 3.79 give a solid, if unspectacular, picture of where its students finish at GCSE. What stands out more is the gap between the basics measure at grade 4 and above (68.3%) and the tougher grade 5 and above threshold (46.2%), suggesting that while most pupils secure a standard pass in English and maths, fewer reach the higher benchmark. The school is oversubscribed, with 344 applications for 211 places in 2025/26, and 189 first-preference offers were made, indicating that local families are keen despite the middling headline metrics.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMiller Way, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 8UN
HeadteacherTracy Stephenson
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils1,122
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity1,122 / 1,400 (80% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Art StudiosScience LabsAstro TurfICT SuiteSports HallSwimming PoolDining HallMusic RoomsTheatreLibraryChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersNetballRowingBasketballHockeySwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseScience ClubDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubDebateModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

Source: torbridge.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Tor Bridge High has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.