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Lamerton CofE Primary Academy

Academy converter · Tavistock · PL19 8RJ

Ages 4–11 · 47 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

3.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)2.2%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
2.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
45

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

47 pupils · 56 places

Pupils on roll
47
Boys / girls
26 / 21
School capacity
56
Capacity fill
47 / 56 (84%)
Free school meals
14.9%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Academy trust
LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Sponsor
Learning Academy Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Melody Sterry

Location

Address
Lamerton
Postcode
PL19 8RJ
Town
Tavistock
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
West Devon
Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Tavistock, Devon, 47 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 14.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

Open schools in Tavistock
12
Primary schools in Tavistock
8
Academies among open schools in Tavistock
58% (7)
Open schools in PL19
12
Primary in PL19
8
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Primary in Devon LA
310

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TavistockNear PL19

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Melody Sterry
Telephone
01822613561
Website
https://www.lamerton-lap.co.uk/

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