Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Torrington (Devon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It is a genuine privilege to lead such a vibrant and caring school community, where every child is valued, nurtured and empowered to excel. At Bluecoat, we are proud of our rich history and strong Christian ethos, which underpin a culture of inclusion, ambition and compassion. Our values are rooted in scripture through Galations 5:22 - the fruit of the spirit.
Growing Together in Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control Our dedicated staff team works tirelessly to provide an education that is both academically rigorous and deeply rooted in our core values.
We aim to ensure that every child is equipped with the knowledge, skills and character they need to thrive—not just in school, but in life. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and inspiring, with high expectations for all and opportunities for every child to shine.
We believe in working in close partnership with families, the local community and our church foundation to create a school where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn. Whether through our creative curriculum, enrichment opportunities, sporting events or pastoral support, our goal is always the same: to empower everyone to achieve excellence together.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Gardening
- Stem
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Forest School
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- RHS School GardeningRecognised award
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 113377
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Devon
- Constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Oliver Kite | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Raymond | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Emma Richards | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Aled Lloyd | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Simon Wallis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Tracey Wallis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Newall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mike Gardner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Hayley Kruglow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Daisy Mills | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Finnamore | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Fr Stephen Ronald Turner | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Natasha Wood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ian Ashelford | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record