St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Tavistock, PL19 9HW · Devon · primary school
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164th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,352 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 41% | 0.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 119 pupils against a stated capacity of 174. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Overview
Leaders and staff are “ambitious for all pupils,” fostering an environment where children “enjoy learning” and appreciate a “wide range of enrichment activities.” The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, now demonstrating a “clearly sequenced and coherent curriculum” that helps pupils build secure knowledge over time. Pupils are described as “polite, kind” and respectful, with strong personal development nurtured through activities like outdoor education and residential visits.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, with teachers supporting pupils to “practise and remember prior knowledge, skills and vocabulary across most subjects well.”
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils “enjoy reading” and receive effective support through phonic lessons and skilful teacher modelling.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well” through carefully planned individual provision and accurate identification of needs.
- Behaviour is calm and orderly, with pupils showing “great pride” in roles of responsibility such as house captains and school councillors.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with robust systems for monitoring staff checks and swift follow-up on concerns.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils have “gaps in their knowledge” caused by pandemic disruptions, making it difficult to deepen understanding.
- Leaders need to support teachers to use assessment information to “identify and rectify these gaps so that pupils know more and remember more over time.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that statutory checks are completed, staff receive regular training, and leaders follow up on reported concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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