Boringdon Primary School
Plymouth, PL7 4HJ · Plymouth · primary school
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12th of 66 primary schools in Plymouth we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.1/10 against 3,647 of them, against 8.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boringdon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rocksteady club and participate in football, netball, unihoc, handball, rounders, gymnastics, Bike-ability, and skiing. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 418. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Rocksteady club?
What Ofsted said about Boringdon Primary School
Overview
Boringdon Primary School is judged to be ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report highlights that pupils are ‘proud of their learning’ and benefit from a curriculum that has been reshaped to ensure knowledge is well sequenced, particularly in English and mathematics. Strong relationships and consistent behaviour management contribute to a positive environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and respectful’, understanding rules and trusting adults to resolve incidents ‘consistently and fairly’.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’ to prepare children well, with pupils making ‘good links across subjects’ and understanding key concepts.
- Reading instruction is effective; children ‘get off to a flying start with phonics’ and staff use strong subject knowledge to support accuracy and fluency.
- Staff benefit from ‘effective training’ and collaboration, enabling them to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ‘learn well’ alongside peers.
- Attendance is ‘robustly managed’, ensuring pupils do not miss important learning opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that ‘all subjects are securely developed and embedded’ because in a few areas, links are not precise and knowledge is not clearly broken down, meaning pupils ‘do not learn as well’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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