Best Primary Schools in Plymouth
7 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Plymouth, 7 primary schools, accounting for 36.8% of the city's 19 primary schools, provide education to 1,057 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Plymouth show 83.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 4 Good out of 6 inspected.
- Primary schools in Plymouth have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.87, with 11.3% of pupils having special educational needs, and 12.7% eligible for free school meals.
- At KS2, 63.3% of pupils in Plymouth primary schools meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 8.8%, and spending per pupil of £5,886.
Holbeton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Plymouth, PL8 1LT
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected33%
Absence6.3%
Pupils67
P/T Ratio13.4
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Plymouth, PL6 7JW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.6%
Pupils420
P/T Ratio21.9
Yealmpton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Plymouth, PL8 2HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.1%
Pupils171
P/T Ratio23.1
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Plymouth, PL8 2AG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.3%
Pupils93
P/T Ratio17.3
Wembury Primary School
Plymouth, PL9 0EB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.4%
Pupils190
P/T Ratio21.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 primary schools in Plymouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 9% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £5,886 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.