North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery
71%
Capacity
164
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 164 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Vincent, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9265th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 16 in West Devon.
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 20 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Exeter Street, North Tawton, West Devon, EX20 2HB |
| Headteacher | Clare Vincent |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 164 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 164 / 230 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9265th of 13,686
Nationally
903rd of 1,469
In South West
9th of 16
In West Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
56%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
23
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (87% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Exeter Street, North Tawton
West Devon, EX20 2HB
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