SWIFT Teacher Training Campuses

We partner with trusts and schools across the region to form a  training network of campuses. Our partnership is organised into five area campuses, each with a primary and secondary site. Campuses are centres of excellence that provide placements, support and host Intensive Training and Practice weeks. In each campus area there are a range of high-quality schools for short and long placements.

When you start your training with us you will be part of one of our local campus communities. Campuses will provide you with your main pastoral care and support. They will manage your short and long placements, wherever possible, in local campus schools, and support our programme of Intensive Training and Practice weeks. Campuses provide high quality teaching environments throughout our region. Through your campus, you work closely with other trainee teachers in the area, forming an close-knit community of learning.

To learn more about our blended, flexible delivery models for your theoretical training and subject knowledge sessions please visit the course overview page.

Campuses

North Devon Campus
East Devon and Dorset Campus
Mid Devon and Somerset Campus
Plymouth Area Campus
South Devon and Torbay Campus
North Devon Campus

North Devon Campus

Welcome to the SWIFT North Devon Campus. Our Barnstaple Site at Orchard Vale Community School is our Campus Office and Primary Lead, while our Secondary Lead is based at Pilton Community College. We have over 12 schools providing placements across the Campus area.
CAMPUS MAP: North Devon

About our Campus Office and Primary Lead Site
Orchard Vale Community School

Orchard Vale Community School is a medium size primary school which includes a 52 place Nursery and specialised baby unit. Both school and nursery are rated Good by Ofsted.

In its most recent report, inspectors said:
"All the parents... would recommend the school... This is no surprise, as staff... [provide] a rich learning environment..."

Orchard Vale is part of Ventrus MAT, which plays a key role in teacher development in the area.

About our Secondary Lead Site
Pilton Community College

Pilton Community College is a successful 11-16 school in Barnstaple with a strong tradition of promoting Internationalism through language learning, exchanges and overseas trips.

Rated Good by Ofsted, inspectors praised "Leaders... high expectations of pupils' behaviour" and its "Calm and orderly atmosphere".
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Pilton is part of Ventrus MAT, which plays a key role in teacher development in the area. ​

Placement Schools in Campus Area

PRIMARY

  • Ashleigh CofE Primary School
  • Beaford Community Primary  & Nursery School
  • Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
  • Brayford Academy
  • ​Eden Park Academy
  • Fremington Primary School
  • Georgeham CofE Primary School
  • High Bickington Primary Academy
  • Holywell Church of England School
  • Horwood and Newton Tracey Primary School
  • Jacobstow Community Academy
  • Landkey Community Primary Academy
  • Marhamchurch CofE Academy
  • Newport Community School Primary Academy
  • North Molton Primary School
  • Orchard Vale Community School
  • Pilton Bluecoat C of E Academy
  • Pilton Infants' School 
  • Roundswell Community Primary Academy
  • South Molton Community Primary School
  • South Molton United C of E Primary School
  • St Margaret’s C of E Junior School
  • St Mark's C of E Academy
  • St Mary's C of E Primary School
  • Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
  • Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
  • Umberleigh Academy
  • Yeo Valley Community Primary School

SECONDARY

  • ​Braunton Academy
  • ​Great Torrington School
  • Pilton Community College
  • ​South Molton Community College​
  • ​The Park Community School
East Devon and Dorset Campus

East Devon and Dorset Campus

Welcome to the SWIFT East Devon and Dorset Campus. Colyton Grammar School is our Campus Office and Secondary Lead , while Brixington Primary Academy is our Primary Lead. We have over 20 schools providing placements across the Campus area.

About our Campus Office and Secondary Lead Site
Colyton Grammar School

Colyton Grammar School is a selective 11-18 school. It is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is one of the highest performing state schools at GCSE and A Level nationally. In 2020, Colyton was designated a Teaching School Hub and now provides training to Early Career Teachers and leaders across the region as part of the SWIFT partnership with Kingsbridge Teaching School Hub. It is also an Associate College for the National Institute of Teaching.

About our Campus Primary Lead Site
Brixington Primary Academy, nr Exmouth

Brixington Primary Academy is an inclusive and nurturing community primary school for children aged 3-11. The school was recently awarded a Good judgement by Ofsted because children are empowered to become good citizens and the highest expectations challenge all learners to achieve their very best. It is proud to be part of the First Federation Trust: working together to provide the best possible education for all children.

Placement Schools in Campus Area

PRIMARY

  • ​​Axminster Community Primary Academy
  • Brixington Primary Academy
  • Broadclyst Community Primary School
  • Charmouth Primary School
  • Chickerell Primary Academy
  • Colyton Primary Academy
  • Dunsford Community Academy
  • Ellen Tinkham School (Special)
  • Gatehouse Primary Academy
  • Hawkchurch Church of England Primary School
  • Lady Seaward's VA Church of England Primary School
  • Loders Primary Academy
  • Marshwood Primary Academy
  • Membury Primary Academy
  • Monkerton Community Primary School
  • Mrs Ethelston’s CE Primary Academy
  • Musbury Primary School
  • Portesham Church of England Primary School
  • Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
  • Sidbury Church of England Primary School
  • Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
  • St Andrew's Primary Academy
  • St David's CofE Primary School
  • St Martin's CofE Primary School and Nursery
  • Westcliff Primary School
  • Westclyst Community Primary School
  • Willowbrook School & Nursery
  • Woodwater Academy
  • Wynstream Primary School

SECONDARY

  • Axe Valley Academy
  • ​Colyton Grammar School
  • The Kings School​
CAMPUS MAP: East Devon and Dorset
Mid Devon and Somerset Campus

Mid Devon and Somerset Campus

Welcome to the SWIFT Mid Devon and Somerset Campus. Our Campus Office and Secondary Lead is based at the Uffculme School, while our Primary Lead is Uffculme Primary school. We have 11 schools providing placements across the Campus area.
CAMPUS MAP: Mid Devon and Somerset

About our Campus Office and Secondary Lead Site
Uffculme School

Uffculme School is an 11-16 secondary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, consistently achieving excellent academic outcomes for pupils. Uffculme's culture is rooted in the absolute belief that everyone can succeed, participate and contribute given the right support and encouragement. Uffculme is a centre of excellence for teacher development as well, providing teacher training and induction services for new teachers. Uffculme School is part of the Uffculme Academy Trust.

About our Primary Site
​Uffculme Primary School

At Uffculme Primary School, we place great emphasis on knowing children as individuals and identifying their individual needs. We provide a safe and happy environment in which all children can reach their full potential. Judged Good by Ofsted, inspectors highlighted the "inspirational leadership which strongly drives school improvement". Uffculme Primary School is part of the Uffculme Academy Trust.

Placement Schools in Campus Area

PRIMARY

  • Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
  • Bishop's Hull Primary School
  • Bolham Community Primary School
  • Hemyock Primary School
  • Holy Trinity Church of England VA ​Primary School
  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School (IKB)
  • Neroche Primary School
  • Orchard Grove Primary School
  • Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School
  • Shirwell Community Primary School
  • St Andrew's Primary School
  • St George’s C of E Infant and Nursery School
  • The Duchy School 
  • Thorncombe St Mary's CE Primary Academy
  • Uffculme Primary School
  • Wellesley Park Primary School
  • Wilcombe Primary School
  • Willand School
  • Willowbank Primary School
  • Witheridge Academy

SECONDARY

  • Clyst Vale Community College
  • Court Fields School 
  • Cullompton Community College
  • Holyrood Academy
  • The Castle School
  • Uffculme School
Plymouth Area Campus

Plymouth Area Campus

Welcome to the SWIFT Plymouth Area Campus. Our Campus Office and Primary Lead Site is based at Tor Bridge Primary School and our Secondary Lead Site is managed by Kingsbridge Community College, Central Administrative Office. We have over 10 schools providing placements across the Campus area.
CAMPUS MAP: Plymouth Area

About our Campus Office and Primary Lead Site
Tor Bridge Primary School

Tor Bridge Primary School is a 4 - 11 Primary School based in Plymouth. The school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

The inspectors who visited the school in October 2023 reported that: “Pupils thrive at Tor Bridge Primary School. They benefit from an ambitious and meticulously planned curriculum. This provides them with detailed knowledge, increased self-belief and a broad understanding of the wider world. The school believes there are no limits or barriers to what pupils can achieve. As a result, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.”.

Tor Bridge Primary School is part of The Inspire Multi Academy Trust (South West).

​A warm welcome awaits you at Tor Bridge Primary!

About our Secondary Lead Site
Kingsbridge Community College

SWIFT Teacher Training Central Administrative office, based at Kingsbridge Community College works closely with Plymouth schools to manage the trainee experience.  

Placement Schools in Campus Area

PRIMARY

  • Bere Alston Primary Academy
  • Ernesettle Community School
  • Gulworthy Academy
  • Lamerton Church of England Academy
  • Lifton Community Academy
  • Mary Dean's Church of England Primary School
  • Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
  • St Budeaux CE Primary Academy 
  • Tor Bridge Primary School
  • Whitchurch Community Primary School

SECONDARY

  • Devonport High School for Girls
  • Notre Dame School
  • Plymouth High School for Girls
  • Plympton Academy
  • Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
  • St Boniface’s Catholic College
  • St Cuthbert Mayne School​
  • Stoke Damerel Community College
South Devon and Torbay Campus

South Devon and Torbay Campus

Welcome to the SWIFT South Devon and Torbay Campus. Kingsbridge Community College is our Campus Office, Central Administrative office and Secondary Lead, while Oldway Primary School in Paignton is our Primary Lead. We have over 30 schools providing placements across the Campus area.
CAMPUS MAP: South Devon and Torbay

About our Campus Office and Secondary Lead Site
Kingsbridge Community College, Kingsbridge

​​Kingsbridge Community College is an 11 – 18 secondary school rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. They recently won the South West Secondary School of the Year 2024 Award for The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. With high aspirations for every student, Kingsbridge strive to ensure that they are able to achieve their full potential through a clear focus on learning and achievement in a supportive environment. They are proud to be a Teaching School Hub and Research School, and as such are committed to providing high quality training and development to new and experienced college staff. Kingsbridge is part of Education South West, the founding trust for SWIFT Teacher Training, and the location of the SWIFT Teacher Training Central Administrative office. 

About our Primary Lead Site
Oldway Primary School, Paignton

Oldway is the lead school for the Riviera Education Trust and plays a key role in teacher and leadership development in the Torbay area. Oldway Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and performs above local and national averages. It has excellent training facilities, including dedicated conference facilities.

Placement Schools in Campus Area

PRIMARY

  • All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
  • All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy
  • Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School
  • Bidwell Brook School (Special)
  • Blackawton Primary School
  • Blackpool Church of England Primary School
  • Bovey Tracey Academy
  • Charleton Church of England Academy
  • Christow Community Primary School
  • Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
  • Curledge Street Academy
  • Dartington Church of England Academy
  • East Allington Primary School
  • Eden Park Primary and Nursery School
  • Ellacombe Church of England Academy
  • Furzeham Primary and Nursery School
  • Galmpton Church of England Primary School
  • Ilsham Church of England Academy
  • Kings Ash Academy
  • Kingsbridge Primary School
  • Kingsteignton School
  • Kingswear Primary School
  • Loddiswell Primary School 
  • Lodestar Academy
  • Malborough with South Huish C of E Primary School
  • Modbury Primary School
  • Oldway Primary School
  • Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
  • Roselands Primary School
  • Rydon Primary School
  • Salcombe Church of England Primary School
  • Shiphay Learning Academy
  • South Brent Primary School
  • St Michael's Church of England Academy
  • Stoke Fleming Primary School
  • Stokenham Primary School
  • Torre Church of England Primary School
  • Totnes St Johns Church of England Primary School 
  • Upton St James Church of England Primary School
  • Warberry CofE Academy
  • Watcombe Primary School
  • West Alvington Church of England Academy

SECONDARY

  • Coombeshead Academy
  • Dartmouth Academy
  • Brixham College
  • King Edward VI Community College
  • Kingsbridge Community College
  • Paignton Academy
  • South Devon UTC
  • Teign School
  • Torquay Academy
  • Torquay Boys' Grammar School