Tor View School
School summary
Tor View School is a notably small independent school in Tavistock, Devon, with around 27 pupils on roll. Its tiny size sets it apart from most schools, allowing for an intimate, closely supervised environment where each child can be known well by staff. The school is mixed and non-denominational, and it does not offer boarding. It is led by headteacher Mr John Gordon and inspected by the ISI.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. The very small roll means teaching can be highly personalised, with class sizes far below those of larger schools.
Head · Mr John Gordon
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small, fee-paying school in Tavistock that may appeal to families seeking close attention and an unusually intimate setting.
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Tor View School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.