Whitchurch Community Primary School, based in Tavistock, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Whitchurch Community Primary School currently has around 217 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 12.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | School Road, Tavistock, PL19 9SR |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kerry Bargewell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113267 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 217 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Community Primary School School Road , Whitchurch PL19 9SR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Community Primary School School Road , Whitchurch PL19 9SR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Plymouth Road , PL19 8BX | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School School Close , Greenlands Estate PL19 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School School Close , Greenlands Estate PL19 9HW | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tavistock College Crowndale Road , PL19 8DD | - not rated | 1,491 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 | 1,665 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Mount Tavy Road , PL19 9JL | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Kelly Parkwood Road , PL19 0HZ | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelly College Preparatory School Hazeldon , Parkwood Road PL19 0JS | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Progressive School Gem Cottage , PL19 9EP | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.