Tavistock Primary & Nursery School
School Name: Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Address: Plymouth Road Town/City: Tavistock County: Devon Postcode: PL19 8BX Telephone Number: 01822 616044 Website: www.tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Foundation school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Trust: Tavistock Co-Operative Learning Trust
Headteacher: Miss Emma Byrom
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 321 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.3%
URN: 113265
DfE Number: 878/2623
UKPRN: 10069336
UPRN: 100041039972
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: West Devon (E07000047)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Tavistock South West (E05010567)
Easting & Northing: 247632E, 73771N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 32' 40" N 4° 9' 6.13" W
Plus Code: 9C2QGRVX+Q8
DfE Record: View record
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- Lamerton CofE Primary Academy (4.1km)
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Same trust
- Mr Tim Bonney - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
- Mr Tim Bonney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
- Mr James Buchanan - Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
- Miss Emma Byrom - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Liam Cottrell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
- Mr Peter Easton - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2027.
- Mr Richard Edlmann - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
- Ms Chrissie Owen - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
- Ms Claire Pilsbury - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.