St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth, PL1 3AY · Plymouth · primary school
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20th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,087 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the expected standard? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s is described as a “vibrant and enriching place” where pupils “respect and celebrate one another’s differences” within a multicultural community. The school provides an “ambitious curriculum” and effective support for pupils with diverse backgrounds, including those with special educational needs or disrupted educational histories.
Strengths
- Leaders deliver an “ambitious curriculum” informed by national subject networks, ensuring staff are “well motivated” and pupils benefit from “up-to-date curriculum thinking.”
- Early reading instruction is strong; teachers use stories to help pupils learn sounds confidently, while in-house speech and language therapy provides “early intervention” for those with development gaps.
- The school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, identifying them quickly and preventing learning gaps through targeted support.
- Pupils behave well in lessons and feel that leaders are “fair,” with bullying being “rare” and incidents followed up promptly.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff recording concerns in detail and building strong relationships with parents to provide “early help to families in need.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils are “more considerate of one another at break and lunchtime,” as behaviour during social times is not managed as well as it could be and some pupils feel excluded from games.
- Leaders and governors should work together to “strengthen their strategic oversight,” as new leaders’ plans are not yet fully formed and governors lack the detailed information needed for effective scrutiny.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff take responsibilities seriously, record concerns in detail, and prepare pupils well for dealing with difficult relationships.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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