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Tavistock College
Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.4 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,270
Capacity
1,982
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.6, the school performs in the top 72% nationally, though the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing attention. While 66% of students progress to university, only 16% make it to top-third institutions, suggesting room for growth in preparing students for competitive pathways. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may vary, and the LocaleIQ score of 17.4 reflects that it is better than only 17% of schools, highlighting potential concerns about overall performance and resources.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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50.54167, -4.15434 · PL19 8DD
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145336
School typeAcademy converter
Websitetavistockcollege.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Tavistock College rated by Ofsted?
Tavistock College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Tavistock College a good school?
Tavistock College scores 17.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Tavistock College in GCSEs?
Tavistock College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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