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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1297 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.66%
Girls: 48.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 82 | 175 |
| 8 | 120 | 115 | 235 |
| 9 | 105 | 91 | 196 |
| 10 | 112 | 110 | 222 |
| 11 | 128 | 111 | 239 |
| 12 | 69 | 70 | 139 |
| 13 | 43 | 48 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.4% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2023-11-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2023-03-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2022-05-25 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-02-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Tavistock College | ||
| 2013-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-03-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-12-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-06-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-01-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-07-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-12-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-02-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-03-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-12-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-06-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-01-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-07-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-12-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-02-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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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, 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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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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Quay View School
Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7EX |
4.29 miles |