Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
87%
Capacity
364
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock Primary & Nursery 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 364 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tavistock Primary & Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Byrom, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7711th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 16 in West Devon.
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 32 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tavistock Primary & Nursery School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, Tavistock Primary & Nursery 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 | Plymouth Road, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 8BX |
| Headteacher | Emma Byrom |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 364 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 364 / 420 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7711th of 13,686
Nationally
736th of 1,469
In South West
6th of 16
In West Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
60%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Plymouth Road, Tavistock
West Devon, PL19 8BX
Journey to School
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