Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School

URN: 113264 • Tavistock PL19 9PR

Overview

Name
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School
URN
113264
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01822810384
Website
Visit
Address
Mary Tavy, Tavistock PL19 9PR

Summary

Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School is a small, mixed primary school located in Tavistock, Devon, within the Dartmoor National Park. Catering to children aged 4 to 11, the school currently has 85 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 105. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to foster each child's unique potential through a curriculum that promotes academic, spiritual, and social growth.

The school operates from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with wrap-around care available from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm. Its educational philosophy is centered around core values of perseverance, aspiration, respect, and collaboration, ensuring that students develop resilience and confidence. The school also prioritizes outdoor learning experiences, taking advantage of its scenic location to enhance the educational journey.

Admissions are managed through Devon County Council, and the school encourages prospective families to visit and engage with the community. The school actively seeks to create a welcoming atmosphere for new families, ensuring a smooth transition for children joining from local villages and beyond.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
85
Boys
42
Girls
43
FSM %
7.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 85 42 43 105 7.10
2024-09-11 74 40 34 82 5.40
2023-09-11 59 28 31 82 8.50
2022-09-11 59 28 31 82 8.50
2021-09-11 57 27 30 82 5.30
2020-09-11 72 34 38 82 2.80

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