SchoolScoresOakwood Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
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Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, PL6 6QS
01752 775478 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 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 33rd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 35th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 26th 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. | 78% | 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 35 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 26th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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
49 pupils in this year group.
49% — 16 points below the Plymouth average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 51 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 28th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.0% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 39th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st 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 41st highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 69th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 69th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 64th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 59th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 43rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 25th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 49.3% | 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
- Widewell Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bickleigh Down CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitleigh Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornbury Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary and Nursery Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodfield Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tor Bridge Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's RC Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oakwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Oakwood Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oakwood Primary Academy?
76% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oakwood Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oakwood Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Oakwood Primary Academy as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 16 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 143305.
- 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.