Tavistock Infant School

About Tavistock Infant School

If you're a parent in Hart looking at Tavistock Infant School, the first thing you'll notice is how strongly current families feel about it. In the most recent Parent View survey, 95% of respondents said they would recommend the school, with 81% strongly agreeing that their child is happy there and 82% strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. The school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 127 applications for just 38 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.34. Of those, 37 families put it as their first preference, and all 37 received an offer. That level of demand suggests a school that local parents trust and actively choose. The school itself is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, with a mixed gender intake and no religious character. It's led by headteacher Joanne O'Connor and currently has 165 pupils on roll, just under its capacity of 180.

Academically, Tavistock Infant School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, following its most recent graded inspection in 2015 and an ungraded inspection in November 2024 where inspectors confirmed that standards were maintained. The school's early years provision is rated Good, and leadership and management are also Good. Its previous inspection in 2009 rated it Outstanding overall, so the current Good rating represents a step down, but the 2024 ungraded visit suggests things are on a steady footing. Because the school only covers Reception to Year 2, there are no Key Stage 2 SATs results to compare against the Hampshire local authority average of 61% reaching the expected standard. That means you won't find a Progress 8 score or a league table ranking here. Instead, the focus is on the early years foundation stage and phonics screening, which parents will want to check directly with the school. The school's parent survey shows strong confidence in expectations: 56% strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and 71% strongly agreed that their child does well.

For families considering Tavistock, the practical picture is appealing. The school offers a Forest School, a library, music rooms, a gymnasium, playing fields, and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel on site. Sports include cross country, football, dance, cricket, gymnastics, netball, and tennis, and there are clubs for drama, science, choir, and gardening. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, and speech language and communication needs. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is more mixed: 45% strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need, but 18% disagreed and 18% strongly disagreed, so it's worth discussing this directly with the school if your child has additional needs. With 21.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse catchment. Given its high oversubscription, early application is essential. This is a school that suits families who value a strong sense of community, high parental satisfaction, and a broad range of activities in a dedicated infant-only setting.

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