South Tawton Primary School
84%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About South Tawton Primary School
South Tawton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated South Tawton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Goodwin, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 26% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13419th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 16 in West Devon.
South Tawton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 28 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Tawton Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Tennis, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, South Tawton 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tawton Lane, Okehampton, West Devon, EX20 2LG |
| Headteacher | Emma Goodwin |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 240 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (26%)
13419th of 13,686
Nationally
1433rd of 1,469
In South West
15th of 16
In West Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
26%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
26%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed28
38
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tawton Lane, Okehampton
West Devon, EX20 2LG
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