Open State Primary Mixed

Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BX
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Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
Tavistock, PL19 8BX
364 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
28.60% FSM %
179 Boys
185 Girls
About Tavistock Primary & Nursery School

Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Tavistock, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 364 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Emma Byrom.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District West Devon
Parliamentary Constituency Torridge and Tavistock
Ward Tavistock South West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Tavistock Co-Operative Learning Trust
UKPRN 10069336
URN 113265
Data Last Updated 11-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Susan James Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 13/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Bonney Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Patricia Dickinson Governor 01/09/2013 12/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Easton Governor 25/04/2023 24/04/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Handel Governor 14/09/2021 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Chrissie Owen Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Paige Governor 25/03/2023 31/08/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Dr Josephine Spooner Governor 11/12/2024 11/12/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Nicole Statton Governor 29/04/2024 28/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Wright Governor 19/10/2021 18/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Castlebridge School
0.29 km • Tavistock
Other
Tavistock College
0.3 km • Tavistock
Other
St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School
1.04 km • Tavistock
Other
St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
1.19 km • Tavistock
Other
Whitchurch Community Primary School
1.34 km • Tavistock
Other
Mount Kelly
1.8 km • Tavistock
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Tavistock, Devon.
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School has 364 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is Miss Emma Byrom.
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is at Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BX, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Tavistock Primary & Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Emma Byrom
Plymouth Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BX
01822616044
www.tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk/
Location
PL19 8BX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113265
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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