St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
59%
Capacity
80
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 80 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzy Dyter, it falls under Devon local authority.
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 16 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dolvin Road, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 9EA |
| Headteacher | Suzy Dyter |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 80 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 80 / 135 (59% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed16
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dolvin Road, Tavistock
West Devon, PL19 9EA
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