Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Plymouth, PL6 5PS · Plymouth · primary school
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50th 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 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 pupils against a stated capacity of 422. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help the 3.0% who reach the higher standard continue to progress?
What Ofsted said about Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Overview
This inspection describes Eggbuckland Vale Primary School as a ‘ROARRsome’ institution where staff go to “tremendous lengths to get to know pupils as individuals.” The report highlights a culture of “high levels of mutual respect” and “exceptional aspiration,” resulting in an environment where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are seamlessly integrated and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “inspiring,” with subject knowledge “sequenced intricately” so pupils build “secure knowledge over time.”
- Provision for pupils with SEND, including those in the Deaf Education Centre, is “exceptional,” featuring bespoke programmes that significantly increase confidence and independence.
- There is a “love of reading” permeating the school, with “exceptional” adaptations for phonics that enable deaf pupils to lip-read and use British Sign Language.
- Staff are “knowledgeable and passionate,” working cohesively under “exceptional leadership” to continually improve practice and support pupil well-being.
- Pupils demonstrate “remarkable support and care for one another,” celebrating distinctive skills regardless of their background or context.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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.
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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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