Tavistock College vs Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 298 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tavistock College
Tavistock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
321 students
| Measure | Tavistock College Tavistock, South West | Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 402 | #1379 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2479 of 4,090 | #12474 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,200 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60.5% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Tavistock | Tavistock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | tavistockcollege.org | www.tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tavistock College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 28.8).
- •Tavistock College is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 321.
- •Tavistock College 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 Tavistock College better than Tavistock Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Tavistock College ranks higher (39.6 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 Tavistock College and Tavistock Primary & Nursery School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Tavistock and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Tavistock College: 1,200. Tavistock Primary & Nursery School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Tavistock College and Tavistock Primary & Nursery School rank in South West?
Tavistock College is 255th of 402 and Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is 1379th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).