St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Dolvin Road Tavistock Devon PL19 9EA |
| Reference Number | 142164 |
St Rumon’s Church of England (VC) Infants School is performing well overall, having recently undergone its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school showcases a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and supported by the dedicated staff. The curriculum is ambitious and caters to all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Guardians of the school acknowledge the strong leadership and the commitment to both academic and personal development, enabling students to thrive in their early education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 80 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.5%
Girls: 52.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 2 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School | |
| 18 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong values of joy, love, respect, forgiveness, perseverance, and truthfulness.
- High expectations for pupils' attitudes to learning.
- Strong support and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective early years provision with a strong phonics program.
- Ambitious curriculum that addresses gaps in knowledge and promotes social and emotional development.
- Positive relationships foster a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Active encouragement of pupils' wider development and community involvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent development in some subjects within the curriculum.
- Leaders lack a fully accurate overview of the impact of their decisions on pupil learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
School Close, Greenlands Estate, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HW |
0.21 miles |
|
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BX |
0.64 miles |
|
Whitchurch Community Primary School
School Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR |
1.01 miles |
|
Gulworthy Primary Academy
Gulworthy, Devon, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JA |
2.49 miles |
|
Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
Lamerton, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8RJ |
2.57 miles |
|
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School
Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PR |
3.19 miles |
|
Copper Valley Junior Academy
Chapel Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NA |
3.7 miles |
|
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
Walkhampton Road, Horrabridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7SZ |
3.7 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Academy
Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7NA |
3.89 miles |
|
Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School
Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JR |
4.24 miles |
|
Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EN |
4.43 miles |
|
Calstock Community Primary School
Back Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QL |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Mount Kelly
Parkwood Road, Tavistock, PL19 0HZ |
0.47 miles |
|
Castlebridge School
62 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU |
0.52 miles |
|
Tavistock College
Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD |
0.83 miles |
|
Tor View School
Kilworthy Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0JN |
1.53 miles |
|
The Lowen School
Lower Dimson Farm, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NS |
3.74 miles |
|
Copper Fields School
Delaware Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EH |
4.34 miles |
|
Heather Bridge School
Princetown Road, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NN |
4.73 miles |