St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Plymouth, PL8 2AG · Devon · primary school
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3rd of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 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 — 9.6/10 against 2,762 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 62% | 6.14 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school manage the transition for the small number of pupils moving to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is described as a “very inclusive school” where pupils achieve well and receive “exceptional, additional learning experiences.” The report highlights a “calm and welcoming” environment where pupils feel safe and behave well, noting that staff “go above and beyond” to support every child.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “carefully thought out,” ensuring pupils’ knowledge builds securely and meets the needs of all, including those with special educational needs.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with an “impressive range of extra-curricular activities” such as scuba diving and gorge walking, fostering exceptional global citizenship.
- Reading is a high priority with an “effective” approach; children learn to blend sounds quickly and have access to “high-quality fiction and non-fiction books.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with clear routines ensuring disruption is rare and older pupils thriving in leadership roles to care for younger children.
- The school is “well led,” with governors and the federation providing appropriate support and challenge, while staff are “fiercely proud” to work there.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers use assessment effectively to check what knowledge pupils have learned, as current checks are not always effective enough, leading to gaps and misconceptions in some pupils’ knowledge.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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