Gulworthy Primary Academy, Tavistock
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This small school has high expectations and creates a caring community where children thrive. Reading is taught brilliantly through expert phonics teaching, and the early years provision is outstanding. Pupils benefit from wonderful enrichment experiences including garden projects, trips to gardens and historical sites, and after-school clubs that develop their talents and broaden their understanding of the world.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with thoughtfully designed environments that build on children's interests and promote curiosity
- Reading is a priority with a rigorous phonics programme delivered effectively by highly skilled staff, ensuring pupils develop a strong foundation
- Wide range of enrichment activities including trips to botanical gardens, Anglo-Saxon villages, theatres and universities that broaden pupils' horizons
- Positive behaviour across the school with warm, supportive relationships between staff and pupils
- High attendance due to swift action to support pupils with attendance challenges
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects is not effective enough at checking pupils' understanding, meaning teaching is not always adapted to meet all pupils' needs
- Some pupils complete work that is not ambitious enough while others lack a secure foundation of knowledge
- Inconsistency in assessment means pupils with SEND do not always achieve as well as they could in some subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong relationships between staff and pupils, clear safety protocols both online and in the wider community, and secure understanding of fundamental British values.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco-club, film club, netball, competitive sporting events with other schools, school garden (growing rhubarb), visits to botanical gardens, Anglo-Saxon villages, theatres, universities, and cultural landmarks
Gulworthy Primary Academy is a small rural school with high aspirations where pupils achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of their education. The school has developed a well-structured, ambitious curriculum and provides a safe, supportive environment where pupils respond positively to expectations.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 85%. Maths has improved from 67% to 85%. Writing has improved from 78% to 85%.
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
23.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
90 pupils
98 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Tavistock
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tavistock
Admissions Demand - Devon
Places available
9,263
Applications
6,758
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Devon (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.56767%
Overall absence
3.0303%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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