School Profile
Great Torrington School
Great Torrington School Profile
Great Torrington School is a coeducational secondary school located in Torrington in North Devon. Founded in 1471, the school is one of the oldest schools in England and has a long history of academic success. The school is proud of its tradition of excellence as both a specialist Science College and as a Specialist Music College. It is also a member of the Science Learning Network. The school provides educational opportunities to pupils aged 11-16 and offers a wide range of courses and extracurricular activities. The school has a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the school has strong links with local businesses, universities and industry. Great Torrington School is committed to providing a comprehensive and high-quality education to its students in a safe, nurturing and caring environment.*
GSSLA Code Name: E10000008
Boarders: No Boarders
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Head: Tracey Amos (Headteacher)
Administrative Ward: Torrington
Physical Addres
Calvesford Road
Torrington
Devon
EX38 7DJ
Postal Addres
Calvesford Road
Torrington
Devon
EX38 7DJ
Nearby Extra-curricular Activities
Some activities nearby Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road include playing football, netball, and basketball.Public Transport
The closest public transport to Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road in Torrington is the bus service. The nearest bus stops are located on Kingsley Road (0.3 miles away) and Parsonage Street (0.5 miles away). The main operators servicing this area are Stagecoach and North Devon Coaches. Stagecoach buses 52 and 53 head in the direction of Barnstaple, while North Devon Coaches runs a service to Ilfracombe. Additionally, Great Torrington railway station is approximately 1.1 miles from the school and offers services to Exeter and Barnstaple.Shops and Restaurants in the area
There are a few shops and restaurants near Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road, Torrington EX38 7DJ. These include a supermarket, a bakery, a take-away food outlet, and a cafe.School Fees
There are no schools fees for Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road Torrington EX38 7DJ.School Social Media
The Facebook page for Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road Torrington EX38 7DJ is https://www.facebook.com/greattorringtonschool/The Twitter page for Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road Torrington EX38 7DJ is https://twitter.com/GTSchool
The Instagram page for Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road Torrington EX38 7DJ is https://www.instagram.com/greattorrington/
The Pinterest page for Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road Torrington EX38 7DJ is https://www.pinterest.com/greattorrington/
The LinkedIn page for Great Torrington School at Calvesford Road Torrington EX38 7DJ is https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-torrington-school
Additional Contact Info
Telephone: 01805 622174Website: http://gts.devon.sch.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details
Telephone: 1805623531 Parliamentary Constituency: Torridge and West Devon Administrative Ward: Torrington Geographic Location: Rural town and fringe LSOA: Torridge 006D Special Classes: No Special Classes Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary) Website: http://www.gts.devon.sch.uk
FAQs - Great Torrington School
Great Torrington School currently has 686 pupils attending from ages 11 to 16.
- Girls: 345
- Boys: 345
The listed Religious Character for Great Torrington School is None.
Great Torrington School Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<
Great Torrington School currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 16.
Great Torrington School is a Mixed school.
Great Torrington School has a pupil capacity of 900.
The Headteacher is Tracey Amos.
- Teen Mothers: Not applicable
- Child care facilities: Not applicable
Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .
Great Torrington School is Academy Converter.
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