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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is orderly and calm.
Academic Progress: Gaps in pupils' knowledge remain despite curriculum improvements.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have revised curriculum content based on research.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers need to better adapt teaching methods based on pupil understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions and find information.
Communication: Clear information about school events and student progress.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders revised curriculum and improved attendance and behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff address bullying and students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about mutual respect and empathy.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of extracurricular activities including sports.
Career Counselling Services: Effective career guidance helps pupils make informed decisions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support in some areas, helping pupils learn confidently.
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About Us
Tavistock College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 1297 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Greetings and thanks for visiting our website. Tavistock College is an aspirational, prosperous, and welcoming institution. Our work is centred on collaboration, and we take satisfaction in working together to achieve the highest standards. Our goal is for the young people who leave our programme to become successful adults who are content, well-educated, self-assured, compassionate, and motivated. As an Academy we are driven by a sense of the moral seriousness of what we are about; by a conviction that learning should be joyful; by a belief that we are an inclusive community in which everyone is equally valued; and by a determination that each of us will become the very best person we can be. Along with a rigorous curriculum, we provide a variety of chances for our students to learn more about their place in local, national, and global communities. We cooperate for the good of kids at all of our schools as members of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. The cooperative ideals of solidarity, self-help, self-reliance, equality, equity, and democracy are what bind us together. In order to create a vibrant learning community, cooperation gives our daily lives significance and ensures that no one is left behind. I hope you will agree with me that Tavistock College is a wonderful place for your people to learn and develop in, and that having looked at our website you will want to visit us and see for yourself.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 98% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 27.60% | 35.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.7 | 31.16 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.31 | 31.06 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.60% | 16.95% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 89 | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 44.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 34.82% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.41 | 34.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.76 | 33.54 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.6% | 22.33% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 293 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 49% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.19% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 27.14% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.60 | 29.54 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.02 | 28.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 15.85% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 122 | 284 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 48.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 27.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.52% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tavistock College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
