Marland School, Torrington
Marland School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Torrington, part of SENtient Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Marland School in detail
Marland School in its own words
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Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Marland School is one of 6 schools run by SENtient Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 18 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 56% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 44% to a further education college.
Who goes there
69.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Marland School has an education, health and care plan (163 of 163 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Marland School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Marland School issued 8 suspensions, 5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
69.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 10% to 15% (2024 to 2025), while maths has declined from 10% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
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Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Marland School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
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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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
163 pupils
162 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Torrington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Torrington
Across Devon council
Places available
7,788
Applications
7,251
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
163
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Marland School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
163
Total Pupils
143
Boys
20
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
4.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,519
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
17.2%
Overall absence
42.3%
Persistent absence
137
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Marland School
What are GCSE results like at Marland School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Marland School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.4. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Marland School's Ofsted rating?
Marland School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Marland School?
No fixed boundary. When Marland School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Marland School?
Marland School has around 163 pupils on roll. 70% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Marland School have specialist SEN provision?
Marland School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Marland School?
17.2% of sessions were missed at Marland School in 2024/25. 42.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Marland School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Marland School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Marland 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 Marland School?
Marland School is at Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8QQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)