Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School
81%
Capacity
85
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 105 places).
the school is led by headteacher Clare Davies, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2711th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 16 in West Devon.
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 15 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mary Tavy, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 9PR |
| Headteacher | Clare Davies |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 105 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2711th of 13,686
Nationally
227th of 1,469
In South West
2nd of 16
In West Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mary Tavy, Tavistock
West Devon, PL19 9PR
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