Whitchurch Community Primary School
Tavistock, PL19 9SR · Devon · primary school
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73rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 3,508 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitchurch Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 215. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitchurch Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud and happy” to attend this “caring school,” where they behave respectfully using their ‘ACE’ values. The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that prepares learners well for future steps, supported by a strong focus on personal development and reading. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and polite” and demonstrate a “thirst to learn new things” through an engaging curriculum.
- Staff are “highly skilled” in teaching reading, ensuring pupils become “confident, fluent readers” who enjoy literature.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing “spiritual, moral and social understanding” and learning about health and diverse beliefs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “careful adaptations” and additional support to manage emotions.
- Staff feel “valued, respected and seen” within a supportive team culture.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment does not sufficiently identify how successfully pupils learn over time, hindering curriculum improvements.
- There is insufficient oversight of how well the curriculum is taught in some subjects, meaning some pupils do not learn key content securely before moving on.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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