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Tor Bridge High
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- Plymouth PL6 8UN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Teachers ensure that most pupils, particularly those with SEND, remember more over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils follow school routines and are aware of consequences for not meeting expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Staff and pupils have strong relationships. Teachers support students, especially in the sixth form.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have re-designed the curriculum in all subjects to be ambitious for all pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in some subjects does not consistently allow pupils to fully develop their understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: School organises assemblies, external visitors, and trips to local universities.
Communication: Staff are proactive in working with parents early on.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have sought external support to develop a clear vision for the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: A small number feel bullying is not dealt with well by all staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff make referrals to other agencies and challenge decisions when needed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: A small number of pupils feel bullying is not effectively managed by all staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Period 6 provides extra support for all subjects.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: A wide range of activities planned throughout their time at school.
Career Counselling Services: The careers program helps pupils move on to the right destinations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students would like more time to discuss issues they read about.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School supports pupils with SEND so they can access all subjects.
Subjects Offered: Sixth form offers a range of qualifications, both vocational and academic.
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Tor Bridge High is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1171 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 14 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | 98% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.20% | 35.00% | 5.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.50 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 30.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 20.59% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 9.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.63% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 2.85 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 81.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 112 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 71.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 29.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 39.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.21% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 35.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 51.54% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 22.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 42.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.23% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 7 | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 2 | 39.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 27.87% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 3 | 12.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 2 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 96.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.95% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 28% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.84% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 9 | 25.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 4 | 39.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 29.52% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 10.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 4 | 16.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 2.65 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 81.58% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 65.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 24.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 47.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.26% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.32% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 28.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 43.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 31.14% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 18.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 75.95% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 22.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 49.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 7.95% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.53% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.11 | 25.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.14 | 23.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.20% | 8.59% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 89 | 116 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 51.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 12.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 26.65% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.41% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.2 | 31.12 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.74 | 27.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 10.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 101 | 153 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 54.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 9.13% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 20.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 12.19% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.21 1 | 24.95 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.06 3 | 23.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 79 | 164 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 45.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 24% | 13.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 24.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.47% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.65 1 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.63 3 | 24.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.48% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 22.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 19.27% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.8% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.13 | 24.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.16 | 26.05 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.48% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 25.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 12.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 23.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tor Bridge High
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
