Tavistock Primary & Nursery School vs Whitchurch Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
321 students
Whitchurch Community Primary School
Tavistock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Tavistock, South West | Whitchurch Community Primary School Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1379 of 1,695 | #620 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12474 of 15,697 | #5830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 321 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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.tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk/ | www.whitchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitchurch Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 28.8).
- •Whitchurch Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 54%).
- •Whitchurch Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 202.
- •Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Whitchurch Community Primary School 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 Tavistock Primary & Nursery School better than Whitchurch Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitchurch Community Primary School ranks higher (60.1 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 Primary & Nursery School and Whitchurch Community Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tavistock and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School: 321. Whitchurch Community Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Tavistock Primary & Nursery School and Whitchurch Community Primary School rank in South West?
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is 1379th of 1,695 and Whitchurch Community Primary School is 620th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).