Black Torrington Church of England Primary School, Beaworthy
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Beaworthy, part of Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. It was 11% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School in detail
Getting a place at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Black Torrington Church of England Primary School as their first choice, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Black Torrington Church of England Primary School are Highampton Community Primary School (1.6 miles, Good); Shebbear Community School (2.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Bradford Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 33% maths); and Halwill Community Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 88% maths).
Highampton Community Primary SchoolShebbear Community SchoolBradford Primary SchoolHalwill Community Primary School
The trust
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 1 pupils (33.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 2 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (e-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
33.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
3.0
Avg class size
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Black Torrington Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
11%
Available places
6 pupils
53 places
47 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Beaworthy
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Beaworthy
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
33.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
3
Total Pupils
2
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
0.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,949
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£30,349
Per pupil
£255k
Total funding
£2k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.4%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
6
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
What is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 11% of its 53 places.
How big are the classes at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School average 3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School has around 3 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
9.4% of sessions were missed at Black Torrington Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Black Torrington Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School?
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School is at Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)