Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School vs Tavistock College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
Yelverton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
Tavistock College
Tavistock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
| Measure | Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School Yelverton, South West | Tavistock College Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #795 of 1,695 | #255 of 402 |
| National rank | #7386 of 15,697 | #2479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 184 | 1,200 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 1,200 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.7 |
| town | Yelverton | Tavistock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.horrabridge-primary.devon.sch.uk | tavistockcollege.org |
The verdict
- •Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 39.6).
- •Tavistock College is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 184.
- •Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Tavistock College is a academy 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 Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School better than Tavistock College?
On the Success Index (England), Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (52.8 vs 39.6 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 Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School and Tavistock College?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Yelverton and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School: 184. Tavistock College: 1,200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School and Tavistock College rank in South West?
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School is 795th of 1,695 and Tavistock College is 255th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).