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Tavistock College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Tristan Muller-Forster

corporate_fareDARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onTavistock, PL19 8DD

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,322

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Attainment 8

41.6

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Devon

#2,310 of 3,216 nationally

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Tavistock College is a Academy converter secondary school in Tavistock, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Tavistock College is an academy converter in Tavistock, Devon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,270 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6, placing the school #32 in Devon and #2,310 of 3,216 nationally. 32.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 50.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

32.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.9%

Entering EBacc45.60%

EBacc APS3.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.40%

EBacc APS3.81

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS3.86

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.76

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.7%

Achieving A*–A20.4%

Achieving A*–B50.6%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.0%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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07 November 2023

Inspection Report

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17 March 2023

Inspection Report

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25 May 2022

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-23

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-05-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-11-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-12-01

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(56 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,270 pupils. During this period, there were 112 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,270	112	8.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,269	159	12.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,288	109	8.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,297	87	6.7%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,303	122	9.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,309	58	4.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,322	83	6.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,356	172	12.7%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,369	83	6.1%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,371	57	4.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,378	49	3.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,381	30	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,379	6	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,384	31	2.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,356	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,356	28	2.1%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,355	34	2.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,271	23	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,281	23	1.8%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,288	42	3.3%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,251	29	2.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,263	45	3.6%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,282	35	2.7%	3.7%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 69 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 56 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree40%

disagree23%

strongly disagree17%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree25%

agree43%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree23%

disagree15%

strongly disagree20%

don't know1%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree26%

disagree19%

strongly disagree29%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree24%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree15%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree43%

disagree23%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree52%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree53%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree33%

disagree19%

strongly disagree17%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes57%

no43%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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