SchoolScoresSt Edward's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5ST
01752 705130 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 March 2020.
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 21 May 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
32 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 10th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 34th 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. | 69% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 17th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 25th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 27th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
28 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 | 11% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 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. | 105 | 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 63rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 63rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 49th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 70th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.6 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 87% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 38th highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 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
- Eggbuckland Vale Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Austin Farm Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigham Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary and Nursery Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tor Bridge Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widey Court Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Compton CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornbury Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- High View School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manadon Vale Primary School 1.2 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 St Edward's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 March 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Edward's CofE Primary School 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 St Edward's CofE Primary School?
75% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Edward's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Edward's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put St Edward's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 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 142443.
- 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.