St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL5 2DW · Plymouth · primary school
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40th 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 — 4.5/10 against 2,311 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Homework Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 support is available for children who need help with their homework outside of the club? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Overview
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school provides a “nurturing environment” where pupils are “happy at school and feel safe,” achieving in line with national expectations. Inspectors found that staff create a supportive culture, with strong outcomes in early years provision and subject knowledge, particularly in religious education and science.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and respectful,” benefiting from a “nurturing environment” where staff effectively support emotional management and behaviour.
- The curriculum is “broad” and “age-appropriate,” with teachers demonstrating “secure knowledge” of subjects and checking understanding carefully.
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils learn to read “confidently and fluently” through a structured phonics programme, supported by a popular new library.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported and confident,” with specific targets reviewed regularly to aid development.
- Staff workload is successfully reduced, and they “enjoy working at St Budeaux,” reflecting positive leadership and well-being considerations.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure pupils secure accurate letter formation, handwriting, and spelling before moving to complex tasks, as errors currently persist in writing.
- The school must improve overall attendance, as “too many pupils are persistently absent,” leading to significant gaps in knowledge and hindered achievement.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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