Manadon Vale Primary School
Plymouth, PL5 3DL · Plymouth · primary school
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14th 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,236 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| 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.
Manadon Vale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, 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 (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the January 2025 visit? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Manadon Vale Primary School
Overview
Manadon Vale Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils receive a good quality of education, achieve well, and are confident in taking their next steps to secondary school. The school is committed to developing the whole child, with staff encouraging pupils to demonstrate values such as being collaborative and curious.
Strengths
- Pupils are well cared for, behave well, and enjoy coming to school, feeling safe and attending regularly.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and skilfully adapt learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is ambitious, reflecting school values with an emphasis on sustainability and local awareness.
- Staff use effective questioning and regular checks to ensure pupils’ learning is secure, addressing misunderstandings immediately.
- Pupils enjoy reading for pleasure and are supported quickly if they struggle with aspects of their reading.
Areas to improve
- In some subject areas within the wider curriculum, assessment of pupils’ knowledge is less developed, meaning teachers lack a precise understanding of what pupils know and remember.
- Leaders do not have a detailed enough understanding of pupils’ participation patterns across all extra-curricular activities, preventing assurance of 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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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