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
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.
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.
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- News and Events (calendar)
- School Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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