SchoolScoresGoosewell Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD
01752 482960 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 December 2019.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
105 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 18th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern Joint 18th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 35 parents of children with SEND 15th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 28% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). 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
58 pupils in this year group.
71% — 6 points above the Plymouth average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 52 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 103 |
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 53rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 66th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 49th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 46th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 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 47th highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Pomphlett Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elburton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oreston Community Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morley Meadow Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hooe Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sherford Vale School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prince Rock Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wembury Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Salisbury Road Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Goosewell Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goosewell Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 December 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Goosewell Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Goosewell Primary Academy?
91% of the 105 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Goosewell Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Goosewell Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 52 families put Goosewell Primary Academy as their first choice for 58 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 52 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 143826.
- 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.