Tor Bridge High
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Miller Way Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8UN |
| Phone | 01752207907 |
| Reference Number | 137206 |
Tor Bridge High has received a 'Good' rating across all areas during its recent inspection, reflecting a solid performance in the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and management, as well as sixth form provision. The school's small size fosters close relationships between staff and pupils, contributing to a supportive learning environment where most students feel safe and valued. The curriculum has been redesigned to be ambitious and inclusive, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and various curricular and extracurricular activities are provided to enhance students' learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1122 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.05%
Girls: 47.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 115 | 91 | 206 |
| 8 | 106 | 96 | 202 |
| 9 | 111 | 91 | 202 |
| 10 | 93 | 90 | 183 |
| 11 | 93 | 92 | 185 |
| 12 | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| 13 | 31 | 46 | 77 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Tor Bridge High | |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Teachers have high expectations leading to well-presented work.
- Strong relationships between staff and students support a positive learning environment.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to support a wide range of learners.
- The sixth form offers both vocational and academic qualifications.
- A variety of activities and support sessions are provided, including after-school learning.
- Pupils generally display good behaviour with quick task engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects do not consistently allow pupils to deepen their understanding.
- Bullying is not effectively addressed by all staff according to some pupils.
- Leaders' analysis of attendance and behaviour data lacks thoroughness.
- A small number of students display intolerant attitudes towards diversity.
- Some pupils, particularly girls, desire more preparation for life after school.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.19 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.62 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 105 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 13 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Tor Bridge Primary School
Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
0.01 miles |
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Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UN |
0.1 miles |
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Thornbury Primary School
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL |
0.4 miles |
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Leigham Primary School
Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF |
0.47 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN |
0.62 miles |
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St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST |
0.72 miles |
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS |
1.12 miles |
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Austin Farm Academy
Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ |
1.15 miles |
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Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.35 miles |
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Courtlands School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.37 miles |
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Oakwood Primary Academy
Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS |
1.55 miles |
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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW |
1.57 miles |
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Widewell Primary Academy
Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Widewell Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7ER |
1.58 miles |
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Woodford Primary School
Litchaton Way, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4RR |
1.65 miles |
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High View School
2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ |
1.72 miles |
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Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JB |
1.72 miles |
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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL |
1.76 miles |
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Beechwood Primary Academy
31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX |
1.83 miles |
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Whitleigh Community Primary School
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
1.9 miles |
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Laira Green Primary School
Bramley Road, Laira, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6BP |
1.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
0.04 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
1.31 miles |
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Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
1.39 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
1.66 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
1.86 miles |
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Hele's School
Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT |
2.02 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
2.03 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
2.26 miles |
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Plymouth College
|
2.5 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
2.52 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
2.62 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
2.64 miles |
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Plympton Academy
Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RS |
2.68 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
2.78 miles |
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Longcause Community Special School
Longcause, Plympton St Maurice, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1JB |
3.09 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
3.16 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
3.36 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
3.36 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
3.36 miles |
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Plymstock School
Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9AZ |
3.46 miles |