Whitchurch Community Primary School
School Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock, PL19 9SROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitchurch Community Primary School is a primary school in Tavistock for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Tavistock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 28 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils are proud and happy to attend their caring school. They use their 'ACE' values to help them to behave respectfully. Pupils are kind and polite towards everyone. They welcome new pupils and visitors with a warm smile. Pupils have a thirst to learn new things. They study an ambitious curriculum that prepares them well for their next steps in learning and beyond. Pupils use the area in which they live to explore important themes. In science, for example, pupils consider environmental and conservation issues in their locality. Pupils develop their talents and interests through extra-curricular clubs and experiences. Many pupils take part in sporting competitions and events, which develops their confidence and resilience. For example, pupils who play a musical instrument proudly perform in the jazz summer festival. Pupils describe themselves as 'ACE students'. They understand how to 'aspire, create and explore' successfully. Pupils also find out about future opportunities and careers, which helps them to 'create their own journeys in life.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's use of assessment does not identify how successfully pupils learn over time. This hinders improvements to the curriculum and therefore how well some pupils learn. The school needs to ensure that assessment informs subsequent curriculum planning so that all pupils learn successfully.
- In some subjects, the school does not have sufficient oversight of how well the curriculum is taught. At times, pupils do not learn important content securely before they move on to new learning. The school and the trust should ensure that they know the quality of teaching and learning in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 215
Schools near Whitchurch Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Rumon's Church of England Infants School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gulworthy Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Abigail Croot
- Phone
- 01822616202
- Address
- School Road, Whitchurch, Tavistock, PL19 9SR
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 149191
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.