Tavistock College

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDevon
AddressCrowndale Road, PL19 8DD
URN145336

School Census

Total 1322
Girls/Boys 644/678
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.7%/51.3%
% pupils where English not first language 1.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 256
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
23/04/2024 Requires improvement
25/05/2022 Inadequate
14/11/2013 Good
Inspection Date 23/04/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/05/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Inadequate
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Inspection Date 14/11/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49.80%
Entering EBacc 49.40%
EBacc average point score 3.81
Progress 8 -0.2
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc 51%
EBacc average point score 3.71
Progress 8 -0.32
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.86
Progress 8 -0.23

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications217
As first preference163
As second preference39
As third preference15
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers163
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications219
As first preference162
As second preference33
As third preference18
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers162
second preference offers9
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications283
As first preference217
As second preference42
As third preference24
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers217
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications280
As first preference190
As second preference45
As third preference33
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers189
second preference offers15
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications301
As first preference228
As second preference38
As third preference35
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers220
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications322
As first preference252
As second preference53
As third preference17
Total Offers Made263
first preference offers250
second preference offers9
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications332
As first preference244
As second preference55
As third preference33
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers229
second preference offers9
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree25%
disagree14%
strongly disagree34%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree25%
disagree11%
strongly disagree36%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree27%
agree23%
disagree14%
strongly disagree34%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree7%
disagree5%
strongly disagree30%
don't know2%
not applicable50%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree34%
agree30%
disagree14%
strongly disagree20%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree32%
agree16%
disagree11%
strongly disagree32%
don't know0%
not applicable9%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes32%
no68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree29%
agree14%
disagree0%
strongly disagree50%
dont know7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree34%
agree20%
disagree9%
strongly disagree23%
don't know14%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree34%
disagree7%
strongly disagree27%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree32%
agree39%
disagree7%
strongly disagree23%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree39%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree39%
disagree9%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree34%
agree18%
disagree16%
strongly disagree27%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes55%
no45%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.6%
any other white background ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

(0.19 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Plymouth Road, , PL19 8BX