College Road Primary School
Plymouth, PL2 1NS · Plymouth · primary school
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43rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,348 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 nationally. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
College Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir Lunchtime Club and Eco Group, or take instrumental lessons in guitar, keyboard, drums, cornet, or ukulele. Trips include visits to Buckland Abbey, The Soapbox Theatre, and The Hoe and Barbican. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about College Road Primary School
Overview
College Road Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “warm and welcoming” where pupils are “known and accepted.” The report highlights a curriculum that has been carefully redeveloped, fostering enthusiastic learners who demonstrate positive habits and take on leadership roles within the community.
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic about their learning” and have many opportunities to discuss ideas and work together.
- The curriculum is well-planned, with teachers in core subjects checking what pupils remember over time to inform future teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported to learn a broad curriculum.”
- Staff benefit from professional development that builds subject expertise, and leaders consider staff workload when making changes.
- Reading is prioritised through a well-planned phonics programme, with staff quickly identifying and supporting pupils who struggle.
Areas to improve
- In foundation subjects, assessment is “less well developed,” meaning teachers lack a detailed understanding of what pupils know and can do.
- The school lacks a “detailed understanding of the level of pupil participation in extra-curricular or enrichment activities,” preventing checks on equal access for all pupils.
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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