SchoolScoresShakespeare Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 3JU
01752 312048 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 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 34th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 31st highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 37th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 34th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND Joint 16th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 18% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 29th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). 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
54 pupils in this year group.
50% — 15 points below the Plymouth average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 54% | 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. | 99 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 35 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 16th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.8% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 65th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 55th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 65th 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 62nd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 28th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.7% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Knowle Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's RC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitleigh Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ernesettle Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pennycross Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Marine Academy Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manadon Vale Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shakespeare Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Shakespeare Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Shakespeare Primary School?
74% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Shakespeare Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Shakespeare Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Shakespeare Primary School as their first choice for 35 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 34 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 145658.
- 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.