Salisbury Road Primary School
Plymouth, PL4 8QZ · Plymouth · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.3/10 against 2,689 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Salisbury Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 395 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 close to the higher standard threshold? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Salisbury Road Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Salisbury Road Primary School demonstrate "exemplary attitudes to their learning" and take pride in their work. The school provides a high-quality education where children feel safe, respected, and supported, with particular strength in early years provision and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils show "high levels of respect" and staff manage behaviour consistently and fairly.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children settling quickly and developing "confidence and curiosity".
- There is a "love of reading everywhere," supported by effective phonics teaching and a diverse range of books.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, helping pupils make links between subjects and understand their "global citizenship".
- The school community celebrates diversity, with pupils thriving together and understanding that differences are positive.
Areas to improve
- Plans for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not specific enough," meaning targets are too broad for teachers to close knowledge gaps effectively.
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 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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