St George's CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL1 3RX · Plymouth · primary school
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61st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 2,439 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St George's CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St George's CofE Primary Academy
Overview
St George's CofE Primary Academy is described as a "welcoming and inclusive community" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a "coherently designed curriculum" and "highly effective" early years provision, though it notes that attainment in mathematics and for higher-achieving pupils remains below national averages.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "highly effective," with children achieving "above national expectations" at the end of Reception.
- Leaders have established a "calm, orderly and inclusive environment" where bullying is rare and pupils behave well.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with "consistent phonics teaching" ensuring pupils develop secure early reading skills.
- Inclusive practice is "very evident," with "highly-individualised support" successfully reducing barriers for pupils with special educational needs.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised through "considered workload reduction," contributing to "high morale and professional commitment."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently use assessment information to "precisely match learning to pupils’ needs," particularly to address gaps in mathematics and deeper subject knowledge.
- Leaders should strengthen communication with parents to "address barriers to attendance effectively," as term-time holidays remain too frequent for some.
- Pupils’ understanding of "fundamental British values" needs to be more securely developed and consistently applied in everyday life.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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