Gulworthy Primary Academy vs Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulworthy Primary Academy
Tavistock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
90 students
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
321 students
| Measure | Gulworthy Primary Academy Tavistock, South West | Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 1,695 | #1379 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3933 of 15,697 | #12474 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 90 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tavistock | Tavistock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gulworthy-lap.co.uk/ | www.tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gulworthy Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 28.8).
- •Gulworthy Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 54%).
- •Tavistock Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 90.
- •Gulworthy Primary Academy is a academy school while Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gulworthy Primary Academy better than Tavistock Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Gulworthy Primary Academy ranks higher (69.9 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gulworthy Primary Academy and Tavistock Primary & Nursery School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tavistock and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gulworthy Primary Academy: 90. Tavistock Primary & Nursery School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gulworthy Primary Academy and Tavistock Primary & Nursery School rank in South West?
Gulworthy Primary Academy is 396th of 1,695 and Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is 1379th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).