Prince Rock Primary School
Plymouth, PL4 9JF · Plymouth · primary school
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6th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 2,283 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Prince Rock Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Crazy Glue club, attend art clubs, and participate in whole school art days. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 405 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the whole school art days? How are places allocated for the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Prince Rock Primary School
Overview
Prince Rock Primary School provides an "excellent education for all pupils" within a "highly inclusive" community where students feel safe and motivated. The inspection found that the school’s "broad, ambitious and relevant" curriculum, combined with expert teaching and strong leadership, ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well academically and personally.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed with "meticulous attention" to key knowledge, broken into small steps so "all pupils can learn effectively" and retain what they have learned.
- There is a "relentless focus on high-quality spoken language" and vocabulary development, ensuring pupils are articulate and listen attentively to one another.
- Reading is prioritised through an expertly delivered phonics programme, meaning children read books "matched to the sounds they know" from an early stage.
- Behaviour is described as "exemplary," with well-established routines and a clear "golden rule" that guides positive choices and prevents bullying.
- Staff expertly adapt learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are "quickly identified" and receive appropriate support.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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