SchoolScoresDrake Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN
01752 567649 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 24 February 2026 , published 6 May 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Plymouth comparisons use the 7 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 68 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 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 79% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 81% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 69% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 2% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 66% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 4% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 63% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29%said yes | 75% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
55% — 10 points below the Plymouth average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 18th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.3% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.7% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 39th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 58th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 59th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 67th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 72nd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 75th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 75th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 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
- Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- College Road Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston Mill Community Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ford Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morice Town Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mayflower Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Road Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Damerel Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marlborough Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Drake Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Drake Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Drake Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Drake Primary Academy?
29% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Drake Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Drake Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Drake Primary Academy as their first choice for 15 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 13 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 144385.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.