SchoolScoresBeechwood Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, PL6 6DX
01752 706360 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Plymouth comparisons use the 37 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 28th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 29th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 31st highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 25th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND Joint 16th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 18% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Plymouth figures pool parents at the Plymouth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
50 pupils in this year group.
34% — 31 points below the Plymouth average, and 28 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 34% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 42% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 52% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Plymouth. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 33 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.0% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 66th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 65th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 56th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 63rd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 30th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 51.3% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Oakwood Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitleigh Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widewell Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's RC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary and Nursery Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bickleigh Down CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornbury Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shakespeare Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Beechwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Beechwood Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Beechwood Primary Academy?
79% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Beechwood Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Beechwood Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Beechwood Primary Academy as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143311.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.