Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• GTS Employer Network Event

  Fri 30 Sep 2022

  We had the pleasure of holding our first GTS employer network event on Tuesday this week at Great Torrington Town Hall for 2022/2023 with the theme 'Work Experience to Future Workforce'.
  
  We were delighted to host Karen Crosby and Tim Wood from CSW, who gave us an insight into the benefits of work experience for employers, for the pupils and the Health and Safety considerations.
  
  Our Q&A panel gave some amusing stories and shared best practices that they have found work for them when hosting a pupil. We would like to thank, Richard Barnes, Yvette Quance, Tom Williamson-Cary and Tom Gleeson for their time and sharing ideas.
  
  If you would like to find out more about hosting a work experience pupil or are interested in working with the school to showcase your industry and careers available to our pupils then please get in touch with either Louise Leonard lleonard@gts.devon.sch.uk  or Jacqui Royse JRoyse@gts.devon.sch.uk

  

• Ofsted recognises the successful work of Great Torrington School

  Wed 21 Sep 2022

  Great Torrington School is pleased to acknowledge the outcome of its recent Ofsted visit.  During the section 8 visit, on 5^th and 6^th July 2022, Ofsted concluded that GTS remains a “GOOD” school.   For all those involved, pupils, parents, and staff, it was a very positive experience and one that clearly demonstrated the many strengths of the school. 

   

  What Ofsted said about GTS:

   

  “Staff are ambitious for every pupil.  Teachers are passionate about their subjects, which motivates pupils.”

   

  “There are good relationships between staff and pupils.”

   

  “Pupils are polite and friendly.”

   

  “Leaders have planned an ambitious and inclusive curriculum……. and have high expectations of pupils.”

   

  “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.”

   

  “Leaders and governors have a clear vision for the school.  They are ambitious to ensure the school is inclusive and that there is a wide range of experiences for every pupil.”

   

  “Pupils feel happy and safe at school.”

   

  The inspection clearly validated the work of the school over the past three years.

   

  “I am incredibly proud of all the work of the pupils and staff, during what has been a very turbulent time in education.  The whole school community has shown a huge amount of resilience, dedication, and determination, in ensuring the best possible learning environment and outcome for its pupils.  The Ofsted inspection allowed us time to reflect upon everything that has been achieved and to celebrate the successes of the pupils and staff.  Having had such a positive Ofsted report, followed by our best ever set of GCSE results, has clearly demonstrated the journey the school is on. I am confident that the school will continue to build on these successes as we strive to provide the best possible education for our young people.”

   

  Andy Bloodworth – Headteacher

   

  Ofsted | Great Torrington School (gts.devon.sch.uk)

• Post 16 Open Events

  Thu 15 Sep 2022
  

• School Closure - 19th September

  Mon 12 Sep 2022

  During the weekend, following the death of our sovereign Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the date of the official State Funeral was confirmed as 19th September. This day will be a bank holiday.

   

  In line with guidance from the DfE, and as a mark of respect, we can confirm GTS will be closed on this day.

   

  If any parents have booked on our Open Morning Tour for the 19th September, please contact the school to move your booking to a later date that week.

   

  Open Events for Year 5 & 6 | Great Torrington School (secure-primarysite.net)

• Remembering the life of Her Majesty The Queen

  Fri 09 Sep 2022

  This morning pupils paused their academic education so we could remember the life of Her Majesty The Queen.

   

  Pupils watched the following short film from the BBC, which highlighted some of the significant events The Queen witnessed during her reign as Monarch.

   

  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-46523387

   

  One of our pupils then played The Last Post to the school, before we observed a two-minute silence.

   

  Flowers were laid last night at Windsor Castle on behalf of Great Torrington School by a member of our staff, Ms Fisher, following a visit to Parliament.

   

  We will continue to mourn the loss of The Queen and provide support to our pupils, families, staff and the wider community during this period of national mourning.

• Queen Elizabeth II

  Fri 09 Sep 2022

  Great Torrington School would like to express its deepest sympathies on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen earlier tonight.

   

  Her service, and dedication, is unparalleled and she will be sorely missed. She was an inspiration all around the globe.

  We will join the nation in mourning this sad loss and will continue to support our pupils, families, staff and the wider community.

  

• 5 Stars

  Tue 06 Sep 2022

  Congratulations to Anna and her wonderful team!

   

  Following recent investment in our canteen, & lots of hard work from our staff, we were inspected over the summer by Environmental Health to check our main kitchen. We’re pleased to announce we were awarded top marks, five stars for hygiene.

  

• Open Events for Year 5 & 6

  Mon 05 Sep 2022

  Open Evening and Open Morning Events 2022

   

  Choosing your Secondary School, please join us for one of our Open events at Great Torrington School. Please book using the links below or if you require any further information, please contact our school office: 01805 623531 or email admin@gts.devon.sch.uk

   

  Tuesday 20th September - Friday 23rd September

  Every morning from 9am-10.50am.

   

  We are holding 'Open Morning Tours'. This is an opportunity to take a tour of the school with a member of our leadership team. You will be a part of a small group of other parents/ cares and their children seeing our school as a full working school. We will offer an opportunity at the end of each tour for refreshments and a chance to speak to members of staff.

   

  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-mornings-tickets-412941839157

   

  Monday 26th September

  Open evening: 6pm-8pm

   

  On this evening we offer a presentation where we introduce GTS and explain the transition process, then you have free reign of the school. Every subject area will be represented by staff and pupils, you are free to roam wherever you wish and ask as many questions as you like.

   

  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-evening-tickets-412922411047

• Employer Network Meeting: GTS Work Experience to Future Workforce

  Fri 02 Sep 2022

  We are delighted to invite employers to our in-person Great Torrington School employer network meeting at Great Torrington Town Hall.

   

  This year’s event is “Work Experience to Future Workforce”  - Book your tickets here

  Tuesday September 27th, 2022

  9.00am Refreshments & Networking for 9.30am start

  Great Torrington Town Hall

   

  Our keynote speaker will be Karen Crosby & Tim Wood from Careers Southwest, who will be sharing with us the benefits of work experience to employers and the potential for it to help build their future work force. Tim will give us further information about the health and safety aspects of what a Year 10 work experience student can do and answer any questions that you may have. 

   

  We will also have a Q&A Panel with local employers sharing their best practice of what has worked for them. We will have some resources available for you to take away.  There will be plenty of coffee, pastries, and time to network with others. 

   

  We hope you will be able to join us.  Please book with us