St Rumon's Church of England Infants School, Tavistock

In its own words: "Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. We strive to ensure that our children receive the very highest standards of education within a nurturing, distinctive Christian community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Life is rich and varied at St. Rumon's where our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly and they love learning. Our whole school values the contribution every child brings to each day which makes our school a happy, harmonious place to learn."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Rumon's Church of England Infants School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Rumon's Church of England Infants School are St Peter's Church of England Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 68% maths); Tavistock Primary & Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths); Whitchurch Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 78% reading, 69% maths); and Gulworthy Primary Academy (2.5 miles, 85% reading, 85% maths).

St Rumon's Church of England Infants School is one of 21 schools run by St Christopher's C of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 11 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Rumon's Church of England Infants School.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Rumons School (ne-bound), 10 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 54 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Rumon's Church of England Infants School issued 1 suspension, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.