Whitchurch Community Primary School

About Whitchurch Community Primary School

Whitchurch Community Primary School is an academy converter in Tavistock, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 218 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

218 / 215 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 October 2023

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

School Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR

Phone

01822616202

Headteacher

Abigail Croot

Website

http://www.whitchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitchurch Community Primary School?

Whitchurch Community Primary School is an academy converter in Tavistock, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Whitchurch Community Primary School have?

Whitchurch Community Primary School has 218 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whitchurch Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Whitchurch Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Whitchurch Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Whitchurch Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Whitchurch Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whitchurch Community Primary School is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST.

Where is Whitchurch Community Primary School?

Whitchurch Community Primary School is located at School Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR.