Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School vs Great Torrington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 417 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Torrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
476 students
Great Torrington School
Torrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
| Measure | Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Torrington, South West | Great Torrington School Torrington, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1312 of 1,695 | #293 of 402 |
| National rank | #11909 of 15,697 | #2720 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 476 | 863 |
| Pupils on roll | 476 | 863 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Torrington | Torrington |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bluecoat-learn.org/ | www.gts.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Torrington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 31.6).
- •Great Torrington School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 476.
- •Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Great Torrington School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School better than Great Torrington School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Torrington School ranks higher (34.5 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School and Great Torrington School?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Torrington and Torrington in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School: 476. Great Torrington School: 863. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School and Great Torrington School rank in South West?
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is 1312th of 1,695 and Great Torrington School is 293rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).