The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,270
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Buchanan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Tavistock College a selective school?
No. Tavistock College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tavistock College's Ofsted rating?
Tavistock College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tavistock College?
Tavistock College currently has 1,270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tavistock College take?
Tavistock College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tavistock College?
Tavistock College is in Tavistock, PL19 8DD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tavistock College have a sixth form?
Yes, Tavistock College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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