Schools in Tavistock, South West (2025)
10 schools · 2,798 students · 7 academy, 2 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 119.
Tavistock, in South West, has 10 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,798 students. By level there are 8 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 7 academy, 2 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Tavistock's schools is 119, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
9 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Milton Abbot Primary School (90.0, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Rumon's Church of England Infants School (82.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Gulworthy Primary Academy (69.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Tavistock College (1,200 students), Mount Kelly (561 students), Tavistock Primary & Nursery School (321 students).
Ranked schools in Tavistock
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 190Milton Abbot Primary SchoolTavistock · Academy Primary– · 82 students
- 282St Rumon's Church of England Infants SchoolTavistock · Academy Primary– · 73 students
- 370Gulworthy Primary AcademyTavistock · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 90 students
- 460Whitchurch Community Primary SchoolTavistock · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 554Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary SchoolTavistock · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 640Tavistock CollegeTavistock · Academy Secondary41.6 Attainment 8 · 1,200 students
- 734St Peter's Church of England Junior SchoolTavistock · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 119 students
- 829Tavistock Primary & Nursery SchoolTavistock · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 321 students
- 915Mount KellyTavistock · Independent All-through22.2 Attainment 8 · 561 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Abbot Primary School Tavistock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.0 Top 10% | – | 82 |
| 2 | St Rumon's Church of England Infants School Tavistock · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 82.4 Top 25% | – | 73 |
| 3 | Gulworthy Primary Academy Tavistock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 69.9 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 4 | Whitchurch Community Primary School Tavistock · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.1 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 5 | Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School Tavistock · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 53.5 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 6 | Tavistock College Tavistock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.6 Lower 50% | 41.6 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 7 | St Peter's Church of England Junior School Tavistock · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 34.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 119 |
| 8 | Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Tavistock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 28.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 321 |
| 9 | Mount Kelly Tavistock · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 14.8 Lower 50% | 22.2 Attainment 8 | 561 |
Other schools in Tavistock
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Tavistock side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Tavistock?
Milton Abbot Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Tavistock with a Success Index (England) of 90.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Tavistock?
Tavistock has 10 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 2,798 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Tavistock?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Tavistock is 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.