SchoolScoresMayflower Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ
01752 365730 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 September 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 December 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
129 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 22nd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 44 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 81 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th 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%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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.
84% — 19 points above the Plymouth average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 69 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 114 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
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 12 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 21st highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.2% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 62nd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 49% 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 55th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 64th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 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
- Weston Mill Community Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Montpelier Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ford Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pennycross Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drake Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marine Academy Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- College Road Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Road Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mayflower Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mayflower Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 September 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 December 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Mayflower Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mayflower Academy?
90% of the 129 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Mayflower Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mayflower Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 69 families put Mayflower Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 60 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 139710.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.