Tavistock College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crowndale Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8DD |
| Phone | 01822614231 |
| Reference Number | 145336 |
Tavistock College is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, having made progress from its previous inadequate inspection grade. The school has notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership, as evidenced by pupils' pride in their school and calm behaviour. However, there are still gaps in the quality of education, particularly in ensuring that the curriculum effectively meets the learning needs of all pupils. While the support for pupils with special educational needs is effective in some areas, challenges remain in implementing strategies consistently across the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.05%
Girls: 47.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 96 | 191 |
| 8 | 92 | 89 | 181 |
| 9 | 119 | 103 | 222 |
| 10 | 105 | 92 | 197 |
| 11 | 111 | 106 | 217 |
| 12 | 78 | 62 | 140 |
| 13 | 61 | 61 | 122 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Tavistock College | |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jul 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school and engaged in learning.
- Behaviour is orderly and calm, contributing to a positive school environment.
- Effective careers guidance helps pupils make informed decisions about their futures.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs in certain subjects.
- Thorough reading support to help pupils improve literacy.
- Well-structured curriculum in the sixth form with strong subject knowledge from staff.
- Good governance providing both challenge and support to the leadership.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent understanding among teachers of pupil knowledge hinders effective teaching.
- Reading for enjoyment initiatives are not uniformly implemented across all year groups.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.71 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.92 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 9 |
Previous Years
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| Employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BX |
0.18 miles |
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St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
Dolvin Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9EA |
0.83 miles |
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Whitchurch Community Primary School
School Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR |
0.85 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
School Close, Greenlands Estate, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HW |
0.91 miles |
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Gulworthy Primary Academy
Gulworthy, Devon, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8JA |
1.74 miles |
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Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
Lamerton, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8RJ |
2.61 miles |
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Copper Valley Junior Academy
Chapel Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NA |
2.92 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Academy
Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7NA |
3.4 miles |
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Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
Walkhampton Road, Horrabridge, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7SZ |
3.61 miles |
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Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy
Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EN |
3.64 miles |
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Calstock Community Primary School
Back Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QL |
3.78 miles |
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Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School
Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PR |
4 miles |
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Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School
Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JR |
4.31 miles |
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Bere Alston Primary Academy
Station Road, Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7AU |
4.49 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Castlebridge School
62 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU |
0.35 miles |
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Mount Kelly
Parkwood Road, Tavistock, PL19 0HZ |
1.3 miles |
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Tor View School
Kilworthy Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0JN |
2.18 miles |
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The Lowen School
Lower Dimson Farm, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NS |
2.99 miles |
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Copper Fields School
Delaware Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9EH |
3.55 miles |
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Quay View School
Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7EX |
4.29 miles |
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Heather Bridge School
Princetown Road, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NN |
4.74 miles |