Tavistock College is a secondary school in Tavistock, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Tavistock College currently has around 1224 pupils on roll, which is about 62% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Crowndale Road, Tavistock, PL19 8DD |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113539 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1982 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1224 |
| Number of Boys: | 635 |
| Number of Girls: | 590 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Plymouth Road , PL19 8BX | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School Dolvin Road , PL19 9EA | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School Dolvin Road , PL19 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Community Primary School School Road , Whitchurch PL19 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Community Primary School School Road , Whitchurch PL19 9SR | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock College Crowndale Road , PL19 8DD | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tavistock College Crowndale Road , PL19 8DD | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlebridge School 62 Plymouth Road , PL19 8BU | - not rated | 617 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Kelly Parkwood Road , PL19 0HZ | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelly College Preparatory School Hazeldon , Parkwood Road PL19 0JS | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Mount Tavy Road , PL19 9JL | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gulworthy School Gulworthy , PL19 8JA | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.