The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- Tavistock Co-Operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Miss Emma Byrom (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Tavistock Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tavistock Primary & Nursery School?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tavistock Primary & Nursery School take?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tavistock Primary & Nursery School?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is in Tavistock, PL19 8BX, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tavistock Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Tavistock Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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