SWIFT Teacher Training Campuses

So trainees can train close to home, 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 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
Secondary
Jacobstow Community Academy
Pilton Community College
Marhamchurch CofE Academy
Braunton Academy
St Mark's CofE Academy
South Molton Community College
Yeo Valley Primary School
Great Torrington School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
The Park Community School
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
 
Holywell Church of England School
 
Orchard Vale 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
Secondary
Colyton Primary Academy
Colyton Grammar School
Hawkchurch Church of England School
Axe Valley Academy
Musbury Primary School
The Kings School
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
 
Portesham Church of England Primary School
 
Sidbury Church of England Primary School
 
​Wynstream Primary School
 
Brixington Primary Academy
 
Woodwater Academy
 
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
 
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
 
St David's CofE Primary School
 
The Duchy School Bradninch
 
Ellen Tinkham School (Special)
 
Broadclyst Community Primary School
 
Monkerton Community Primary School
 
Westclyst Community Primary 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
Secondary
Willowbank Primary School
Holyrood Academy​
Neroche Primary School
Uffculme School
Uffculme Primary School
The Castle School, Taunton
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Courtfields School, Wellington
Bolham Community Primary School
 
Hemyock Primary School
 
Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School
 
St Andrew's Primary School
 
Wilcombe Primary School
 
 Isambard Kingdom Brunel School
 
Wellesley Park Primary School
 
Orchard Grove Primary School
 
Plymouth Area Campus

Plymouth Area Campus

Welcome to the SWIFT Plymouth Area Campus. Our Campus Office and Primary Lead Site is based at Ernesettle Community School and our Secondary Lead Site at Plymouth High School for Girls. We have over 10 schools providing placements across the Campus area.
CAMPUS MAP: Plymouth Area

About our Campus Office and Primary Lead Site
Ernesettle Community School

Ernesettle was the first primary in the South West to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted under the current framework. Part of The Inspire Multi Academy Trust, pupils at Ernesettle consistently achieve well above local and national averages. Ofsted reported that ‘Pupils behaviour is impeccable’.

About our Secondary Lead Site
Plymouth High School for Girls

Plymouth High School for Girls is a selective 11-18 school in the University district of the city. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school is part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, which places a strong emphasis on students and staff learning how to think reflectively, critically and creatively.

Placement Schools in Campus Area

Primary
Secondary
Bere Alston Primary Academy
Plympton Academy
​Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School
Notre Dame 
Whitchurch Community Primary School
St Boniface Catholic College
Lifton Community Academy
 
Ernesettle Community School
 
Tor Bridge Primary School
 
Gulworthy Academy
 
Lamerton Cof E Academy
South Devon and Torbay Campus

South Devon and Torbay Campus

Welcome to the SWIFT South Devon and Torbay Campus. King Edward VI Community College is our Campus 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
King Edward VI Community College, Totnes

King Edward's is an 11-18 college in Totnes and has excellent transport links, including the train station nearby. The school is strongly guided by co-operative values. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019, inspectors stated that leaders are "relentless in their pursuit of better outcomes for pupils". King Edward's is part of Education South West, the founding trust for SWIFT Teacher Training.

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
Secondary
Blackawton Primary School
​Coombeshead Academy​
Christow Primary School
Dartmouth Academy
East Allington Primary School
King Edward VI Community College
Kingswear Community Primary School
Kingsbridge Academy
Rydon Primary School
South Devon UTC
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School
Teign School
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School
Brixham College
Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Torquay Academy
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
 
Salcombe Church of England Primary School
 
All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
  
Charleton Church of England Academy
 
Dartington Church of England Academy
 
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
 
Ilsham Church of England Academy
 
St Michael's Church of England Academy
 
​Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy
 
Warberry CofE Academy
 
West Alvington Church of England Academy
 
Bidwell Brook School (Special)
 
Oldway Primary School
 
Roselands Primary School
 
Shiphay Learning Academy
 
South Brent Primary School
 
Curledge Street Academy
                
Eden Park Primary and Nursery School
Our Lady of the Angels
Watcombe Primary School
Homelands Primary
Kings Ash Primary
Upton St James
Kingsbridge Community Primary School
Modbury Primary School
Stokenham  Primary School
Loddiswell Primary School
Malborough with South Huish C of E Primary School
Dunsford Community Academy
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Westcliff Primary Academy
Furzeham Primary School