Hooe Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL9 9RG · Plymouth · primary school
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17th 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 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hooe Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Kidz Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How has the curriculum evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hooe Primary Academy
Overview
Hooe Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are "enthusiastic about their learning" and work hard. Leaders set "high expectations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering relationships based on "mutual respect and trust." The school benefits from strong leadership and support from its academy trust, with staff feeling well supported and proud of the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and engaging," sequenced logically to help pupils build on prior knowledge, particularly in core subjects like mathematics.
- Reading is a high priority, with "expertly trained" staff teaching phonics systematically, resulting in pupils who read "confidently and enthusiastically."
- Behaviour is excellent, with "very little low-level disruption" and bullying being "extremely rare" due to quick handling of minor incidents.
- Pupils develop strong personal skills through responsibilities like "play leaders" and partnerships, helping them become "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Early years provision ensures children make a "strong start," developing speaking and listening skills effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects beyond the core, the curriculum does not ensure pupils develop "subject-specific knowledge and skills deeply over time."
- Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities do not gain knowledge securely enough before moving on to new learning.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum enables pupils to gain "deep, cumulative knowledge in all subjects," such as key concepts in religious education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant to risks" and pupils knowing there are trusted adults they can talk to.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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