Tavistock College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Tavistock, PL19 8DD
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
2 of 2 in West Devon
Pupils
1,200
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
11.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 42.8 | 41.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 34% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 45% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.32 | -0.20 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Callington Community College · 7.3 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Notre Dame RC School · 8.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Sir John Hunt Community Sports College · 8.6 mi · No rating
- Tor Bridge High · 9.3 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- St Boniface's RC College · 9.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
- Marine Academy Plymouth · 9.4 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
The neighbourhood
Tavistock College is in Tavistock (typical home £285,250, crime low).
What is Tavistock College's Ofsted rating?
Tavistock College is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Tavistock College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Tavistock College is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.