Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth, PL3 5JB · Plymouth · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.4/10 against 3,124 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Compton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 after-school club integrate with the main school day for supervision? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Compton CofE Primary School
Overview
Compton CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils enjoy a “very positive school culture” and benefit from strong pastoral support. Leaders have successfully strengthened the curriculum, ensuring pupils gain detailed knowledge and develop into capable writers.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “consistently strong” attitudes to learning and are encouraged to “aim high.”
- Early reading instruction is “clear and effective,” with tailored support helping pupils catch up and secure their learning.
- The curriculum fosters a “love of reading and books,” with carefully selected texts enriching pupils’ knowledge of literature.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is impactful, particularly in developing speech, language, and communication skills.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils feel safe within an environment of “trusting relationships” with staff.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that learning activities in the wider curriculum “consistently help pupils to learn the most relevant subject content,” as some activities currently do not focus on the most important knowledge.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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