SchoolScoresSt Mary's Priory Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QN
01752 338199 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 June 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
43 pupils in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Plymouth average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 48th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 26.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 53rd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 29.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 71 state primary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.0% | 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
- St Mary's Priory CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Boringdon Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plympton St Maurice Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodford Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chaddlewood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glen Park Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yealmpstone Farm Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sherford Vale School and Nursery 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elburton Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigham Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Priory Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Priory Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2023.
How did St Mary's Priory Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137876.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.