Oreston Community Academy
Plymouth, PL9 7JY · Plymouth · primary school
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48th 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 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oreston Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lighthouse Club, participate in Bikeability, Plym Dinghy Sailing Cadets, and Rugbytots, or engage in arts and crafts and cookery. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 331 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Lighthouse Club offer during the term? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Oreston Community Academy
Overview
Pupils at Oreston Community Academy “enjoy coming to school and love to learn,” benefiting from “respectful and positive” relationships with adults. Leaders have driven improvements in the curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils are “confident and enthusiastic readers” and secure in their understanding of number.
Strengths
- Leaders have prioritised reading, using effective phonics teaching so children “learn to read words and sentences with fluency” and receive timely support.
- The mathematics curriculum is “well-sequenced,” allowing pupils to build knowledge from Nursery Year through to complex concepts like percentages.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, understanding the importance of inclusion and using resources like the sensory room to manage emotions.
- Staff are “fully supported by leaders,” who provide ongoing professional development and are “mindful of their workload.”
- Pupils take pride in their roles within the school community, such as serving on the school parliament or eco-team.
Areas to improve
- In the wider curriculum, assessment does not effectively identify what pupils know or remember, meaning “pupils do not build knowledge well over time.”
- Leaders need to ensure a consistent approach to assessment across all subjects so that “any gaps in pupils’ knowledge are addressed.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a “culture of vigilance” and ensuring staff are trained to recognise risks and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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