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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BX, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
364
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary and nursery school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction can be a key factor to consider, given the school's LocaleIQ score, which suggests it performs better than 24% of schools.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other4.9%
Black African1.9%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.54380, -4.15180 · PL19 8BX
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113265
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Tavistock Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is Tavistock Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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