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Great Torrington School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Great Torrington School is a academy converter secondary school in Torrington, Devon , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 887 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

887

Pupils

900

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Great Torrington School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Great Torrington School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Great Torrington School — School Information

Full address
Calvesford Road, Torrington, EX38 7DJ
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137228

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Torrington School

Is Great Torrington School oversubscribed?

Great Torrington School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Great Torrington School?

Admission to Great Torrington School is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Great Torrington School cover?

Great Torrington School is a secondary school in Torrington, Devon, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Great Torrington School?

Great Torrington School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.