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Frequently asked questions asked by parents looking for the best schools near Tavistock

How do I find out what schools are available around Tavistock? 

There are some frighteningly frank websites for you to choose from. The Government one is https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables . You simply enter your location, perhaps Tavistock, or another location and select primary schools or secondary schools. All the information parents need all there in percentages!

You could also try the paid for websites like www.schoolguide.co.uk . This one is quite cheap and you can pay monthly.

This is of course just the very first stage in selecting a school. You will to need see the videos on this page before even thinking of visiting the shortlist of schools on your list.

How do I find the state school catchment area in or around Tavistock? 
If you just need to know your school catchment area try www.admissionsday.co.uk .If you are looking for exhaustive information on the schools as well go to www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

How do I find out how good a school is?
You will absolutely have to visit the school. However, do look at the video below. For armed is to be fore warned!

Nursery Schools

What's the difference between nursery and preschool? 
Preschools usually work around a formal curriculum and trained teachers - making them a little more expensive! Nursery schools are usually a more relaxed learning environment and more flexible enrolment terms. They are also cheaper and vary greatly.

What age is a preschooler? Ages up to 4 is considered preschooler with toddlers are 1 - 3 year old bracket. Basically 4-year-old are not 'toddling' around any more and so are no longer toddlers!

What does preschool mean? A preschool, or nursery school, is a pre-primary school, or play school for early childhood education. Preschool is for children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. 

Is Pre K considered preschool? Pre K schools are pre-kindergartens.

This page should help you answer these school finding questions!

Creches

Local Area Creches and Day Nurseries for PL19
Click also to find: Childcare Services, Nursery Schools, After School Care

PreSchools and Playgroups for Tavistock

Tavistock Community Primary and Nursery School

Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BX, UK – 01822 616044

i go to this school its ok but the learning is boringg

Its a fantastic school , I have lots of friends are the teachers are amazing. I ispecally love sport and the sport they teach is wonderful.

Courtlands Preschool

15 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock PL19 0EF, UK – 07791 906891

Whitchurch Preschool

School Rd, Tavistock PL19 9SR, UK – 07812 856353

After School Care

Mount Kelly (Prep)

Mount Tavy Rd, Tavistock PL19 9JL, UK – 01822 612244

This school has a well deserved reputation for an excellent education from Kindergarten to Year 8. The school day runs from 8.10 until 16.30 with loads of after school clubs which run through until 17.30. The grounds are simply stunning. Class sizes are never more than 20 and the care for students is excellent. Sport facilities are superb and since the merger with the senior school, the College has gone from strength to strength.

An amazing school

Mount Kelly (College)

Parkwood Road, Tavistock PL19 0HZ, UK – 01822 813100

An excellent school in wonderful surroundings. The range of activities available yo students is what makes this school so special. Now with a 50 metre swimming pool and incredible sports facilities. The school merged with Mount House Prep school to become Mount Kelly formerly known as Kelly College. I don't think there are more beautiful school settings than the two sites both also located on the the edge of Dartmoor. Apparently the school was a close second for the Harry Potter film setting. Very good value for what is an outstanding school.

Whitchurch Community Primary School

School Rd, Tavistock PL19 9SR, UK – 01822 616202

To be honest I have never found a school that totally absorbs your child in all aspects of their education, they actually care and nurture your child, my two have been there for 6 months now after being in other schools it is the best move I made as a parent. If all schools were like this our country would be a much better place. Thankyou to all staff and team .

The flight flew from RAF Brize Norton on 24th April 2024 with 500 cuddly giraffes on board to raise money and awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conway who died at just nine years old of leukaemia in 2013. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate donated 50% of the production costs on behalf of the junior school, Chapter House, and our Forces community across campus - which is about 25% of our total student population.

For more information see:

Choosing a school around Tavistock. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Tavistock Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Tavistock

Independent Schools for Tavistock - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

Best Tavistock Secondary Schools -

Tavistock College

Crowndale Road, Tavistock PL19 8DD, UK – 01822 614231

Just Ok. I was helped by the head teacher due to being hospitalised during my GCSE period a couple years ago but other than that, it's a bit of a hole. There are many students (particularly younger students) couldn't care less about their education so tend to make the learning environment much worse for everyone else. Additionally, there are a lot of gobby and arrogant children. Although these issues are probably common in most schools, it is something to consider. I spent 7 years of my life here and I've had very mixed views. Overall, I think it's OK. Not amazing, not terrible. Worked for me.

An amazing school with great staff, amazing facilities and friendly pupils

St Rumon's C Of E Infants School

Dolvin Rd, Tavistock PL19 9EA, UK – 01822 612085

Gulworthy Primary School

Tavistock PL19 8JA, UK – 01822 832520

Independent Schools

Mount Kelly (College)

Parkwood Road, Tavistock PL19 0HZ, UK – 01822 813100

An excellent school in wonderful surroundings. The range of activities available yo students is what makes this school so special. Now with a 50 metre swimming pool and incredible sports facilities. The school merged with Mount House Prep school to become Mount Kelly formerly known as Kelly College. I don't think there are more beautiful school settings than the two sites both also located on the the edge of Dartmoor. Apparently the school was a close second for the Harry Potter film setting. Very good value for what is an outstanding school.

Mount Kelly (Prep)

Mount Tavy Rd, Tavistock PL19 9JL, UK – 01822 612244

This school has a well deserved reputation for an excellent education from Kindergarten to Year 8. The school day runs from 8.10 until 16.30 with loads of after school clubs which run through until 17.30. The grounds are simply stunning. Class sizes are never more than 20 and the care for students is excellent. Sport facilities are superb and since the merger with the senior school, the College has gone from strength to strength.

An amazing school

Tavistock College

Crowndale Road, Tavistock PL19 8DD, UK – 01822 614231

Just Ok. I was helped by the head teacher due to being hospitalised during my GCSE period a couple years ago but other than that, it's a bit of a hole. There are many students (particularly younger students) couldn't care less about their education so tend to make the learning environment much worse for everyone else. Additionally, there are a lot of gobby and arrogant children. Although these issues are probably common in most schools, it is something to consider. I spent 7 years of my life here and I've had very mixed views. Overall, I think it's OK. Not amazing, not terrible. Worked for me.

An amazing school with great staff, amazing facilities and friendly pupils

Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for PL19 0AL . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Primary Schools

Lamerton Voluntary Primary School

Lamerton, Tavistock PL19 8RJ, UK – 01822 613561

Whitchurch Community Primary School

School Rd, Tavistock PL19 9SR, UK – 01822 616202

To be honest I have never found a school that totally absorbs your child in all aspects of their education, they actually care and nurture your child, my two have been there for 6 months now after being in other schools it is the best move I made as a parent. If all schools were like this our country would be a much better place. Thankyou to all staff and team .

Tavistock Community Primary and Nursery School

Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BX, UK – 01822 616044

i go to this school its ok but the learning is boringg

Its a fantastic school , I have lots of friends are the teachers are amazing. I ispecally love sport and the sport they teach is wonderful.

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial, inspecting and regulating services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in PL19 or anywhere in the country.
GetTheRightSchool was formed to offer a unique reference point on getting your child into the school of your choice. The web site covers all you need to about education choices with tips and a guide to the application process and issues that could impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.
Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.
Schools Web Directory - lists all UK local education authorities with a click-through to their websites. Each Local Authority has lists of its own schools and details of application procedures.
Contact details & Websites of 4,065 Schools in Ireland - search by map or county list
Lists more than 31,000 UK state and independent schools and colleges, including over 26,000 UK School, College and University Websites. Search for schools or search for educational establishments anywhere in the UK by geographical county, postcode, name or LEA.

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Dyslexia support centres
Click also to find: Education Agencies & Authorities, Schools - Independent & Preparatory
Special schools for Tavistock for moderate to severe learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Physical impairment, complex health needs, communication difficulties, dyspraxia and other special needs.

Special Needs Schools around you

Whitchurch Community Primary School

School Rd, Tavistock PL19 9SR, UK – 01822 616202

To be honest I have never found a school that totally absorbs your child in all aspects of their education, they actually care and nurture your child, my two have been there for 6 months now after being in other schools it is the best move I made as a parent. If all schools were like this our country would be a much better place. Thankyou to all staff and team .

Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups.  Find a special needs school near Tavistock or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for PL19 - Language Tuition

Adult Education Centres for Tavistock which may run evening or daytime language classes

Adult Education

Learn Devon

62 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BU, UK – 01822 613701

S J S Dance Academy

17 Deacons Green, Tavistock PL19 8BN, UK – 01822 618952

Miss Trudi's School of Dance

The Kings, Pixon Ln, Tavistock PL19 9AZ, UK – 01822 618137

Language Schools

English Language School

72 Whitchurch Rd, Tavistock PL19 9BD, UK – 01822 615543

Whitchurch Community Primary School

School Rd, Tavistock PL19 9SR, UK – 01822 616202

To be honest I have never found a school that totally absorbs your child in all aspects of their education, they actually care and nurture your child, my two have been there for 6 months now after being in other schools it is the best move I made as a parent. If all schools were like this our country would be a much better place. Thankyou to all staff and team .

Mount Kelly (College)

Parkwood Road, Tavistock PL19 0HZ, UK – 01822 813100

An excellent school in wonderful surroundings. The range of activities available yo students is what makes this school so special. Now with a 50 metre swimming pool and incredible sports facilities. The school merged with Mount House Prep school to become Mount Kelly formerly known as Kelly College. I don't think there are more beautiful school settings than the two sites both also located on the the edge of Dartmoor. Apparently the school was a close second for the Harry Potter film setting. Very good value for what is an outstanding school.

Language Schools for Tavistock

Language schools for PL19. Also consider Adult Education Centres which might run evening language classes

Private Tutors for Tavistock

Private Tuition for PL19
Click also to find: Language Schools, Translators & Interpreters

Private Tutors

Angels 1-2-1

6 Canons Way, Tavistock PL19 8BJ, UK – 01822 618167

Westcountry Tutors

13 Chollacott Cl, Tavistock PL19 9BW, UK – 01822 617344

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