Oakwood Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL6 6QS · Plymouth · primary school
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52nd 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 — 3.7/10 against 1,958 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakwood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend weekly trips on Wednesdays and participate in Inter-Playscheme activities. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 297. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Wednesday trips?
What Ofsted said about Oakwood Primary Academy
Overview
Following a period of instability, new leadership has established an “ambitious vision” and improved staff morale, with parents noting the school is “going in the right direction.” However, the report states that outcomes remain below national averages and it is “too early to see any discernible impact” from recent curriculum changes. While pupils are generally safe and enjoy extra-curricular opportunities, significant challenges persist in behaviour, attendance, and teaching precision.
Strengths
- The new leadership team has “galvanised staff” and created a stable environment with high morale.
- The curriculum is described as “ambitious” and “coherent,” building knowledge from early years to Year 6.
- Pupils appreciate “memorable experiences” such as camps, trips, and extra-curricular clubs.
- Staff support pupils effectively when they struggle to regulate their behaviour.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective.”
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems are “not precise enough,” leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge and ineffective adaptations for pupils with SEND.
- The phonics programme lacks rigour and consistency, with books not always matched to pupils’ abilities, hindering fluent reading.
- Low-level disruption is tolerated in some classes due to low staff expectations, and attendance remains “stubbornly low,” particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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