Best 3 Secondary schools in West Devon – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Tavistock College (Secondary) in Tavistock; Okehampton College (Secondary) in Okehampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Tavistock College and Okehampton College. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Tavistock, Devon and Okehampton, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 3 (Tavistock College), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Tavistock College (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 2,400, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; all within the DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Tavistock College PL19 8DD	Okehampton College EX20 1PW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Tavistock Devon PL19 8DD	Okehampton Devon EX20 1PW
Latest Ofsted	3 13 Jun 2024	3 28 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1982	1437
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	tavistockcollege.org	www.okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk
Telephone	01822614231	01837650910
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Tavistock College

PL19 8DD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Tavistock
Devon
PL19 8DD
Ofsted: 3 13 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: tavistockcollege.org
Telephone: 01822614231

Okehampton College

EX20 1PW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1PW
Ofsted: 3 28 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01837650910

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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