North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery, North Tawton

In its own words: "Welcome to our school - a vibrant, nurturing community where every child is valued, encouraged, and inspired to become a caring, confident learner. Set within beautiful, spacious grounds, our school provides the perfect environment for children to grow, explore, and thrive."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 84% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery are Bow Community Primary School (3.5 miles, Requires improvement, 70% reading, 55% maths); Spreyton School (3.7 miles, Good); Exbourne Church of England Primary School (3.9 miles, Good); and Winkleigh Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 81% maths).

North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery is one of 19 schools run by Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 4 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Sampford Courtenay Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Strawberry Fields (n-bound), 200 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery issued 9 suspensions, 5.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.