SchoolScoresElburton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Haye Road South, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8HJ
01752 404489 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
226 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 5th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 51 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 162 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 39 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 83% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 49%). 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
62 pupils in this year group.
77% — 12 points above the Plymouth average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 86 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (67%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 169 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.5
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 74th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 53rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 68th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 5th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.9 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 26th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 60th highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Sherford Vale School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goosewell Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pomphlett Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morley Meadow Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plympton St Maurice Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oreston Community Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Priory Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Priory CofE Infant and Nursery School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Yealmpstone Farm Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Elburton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Elburton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Elburton Primary School?
98% of the 226 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Elburton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Elburton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 86 families put Elburton Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 58 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 138310.
- 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.