Lamerton CofE Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Tavistock, Devon, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 6 of its 47 pupils (12.8%) were getting SEN support and 0 (0%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 47 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Devon.
12.8% get SEN support
6 of 47 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
0% have an EHC plan
0 of 47 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 47 (places for 56)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melody Sterry
- Part of
- Learning Academy Partnership (South West)
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Devon
- School reference (URN)
- 149730
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Devon council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Needs attention in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Lamerton, Tavistock, PL19 8RJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Tor View School Independent · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.0 miles
- Castlebridge School Special school · Ages 7–16 2.5 miles
- Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–7 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
- Launceston College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 8.3 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Tavistock Primary & Nursery School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 30.8%, EHC plans 3.1% 2.6 miles
- Gulworthy Primary Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 4.4%, EHC plans 1.1% 2.6 miles
- St Rumon's Church of England Infants School Primary · Ages 5–7 · SEN support 15.1%, EHC plans 1.4% 2.6 miles
Questions about Lamerton CofE Primary Academy
How many pupils at Lamerton CofE Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 6 of the 47 pupils (12.8%) were getting SEN support and 0 (0%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Lamerton CofE Primary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Lamerton CofE Primary Academy?
Through Devon council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Lamerton CofE Primary Academy?
You can ask for Lamerton CofE Primary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Lamerton CofE Primary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, about 4.2 miles away.
Where is Lamerton CofE Primary Academy?
Lamerton, Tavistock, PL19 8RJ, in Devon.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.