St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
68%
Capacity
119
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 119 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzy Dyter, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8204th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 16 in West Devon.
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
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 St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School include Forest School, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior 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 | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Close, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 9HW |
| Headteacher | Suzy Dyter |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 119 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.5% |
| School Capacity | 119 / 174 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8204th of 13,686
Nationally
780th of 1,469
In South West
7th of 16
In West Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
59%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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Contact Information
School Close, Tavistock
West Devon, PL19 9HW
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