South Tawton Primary School

About South Tawton Primary School

South Tawton Primary School is an academy converter in Okehampton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. It is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

202 / 210 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Tawton Lane, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2LG

Phone

01837840242

Acting Executive Headteacher

Emma Goodwin

Website

www.southtawton.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Tawton Primary School?

South Tawton Primary School is an academy converter in Okehampton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does South Tawton Primary School have?

South Tawton Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does South Tawton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at South Tawton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is South Tawton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — South Tawton Primary School is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is South Tawton Primary School?

South Tawton Primary School is located at Tawton Lane, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2LG.