Stuart Road Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL1 5LL · Plymouth · primary school
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36th 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 — 7.2/10 against 2,325 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
Stuart Road Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, tennis and rugby clubs, participate in swimming and the Plymouth Half Marathon, and visit Porsham Farm in Year 5. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Stuart Road Primary Academy
Overview
Stuart Road Primary Academy is a small school where pupils achieve well, with national test results typically above averages. The report highlights a positive ethos described as ‘like a village in a city’, with strong support for inclusion and pupil wellbeing. While most aspects meet expected or strong standards, there are specific areas for development in early years interactions and curriculum consistency.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with key stage 2 results in reading, writing and mathematics ‘typically been above the national averages’.
- Inclusion is ‘firmly at the heart of the school’, with skilled staff adapting teaching so pupils with SEND ‘access the curriculum alongside their peers’.
- Disadvantaged pupils ‘achieve very well’ and make ‘secure progress from their starting points’.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an ‘open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility’.
- Staff are ‘happy and feel valued’, benefiting from effective training and leadership that prioritises workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure children in the early years benefit from ‘consistently high-quality interactions with staff’ to support language development.
- Leaders should ensure teaching is ‘consistent across all subjects’ so pupils develop ‘in-depth and embedded knowledge’.
- Persistent absence is ‘improving but remains a priority’, requiring continued targeted support for specific pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are ‘actively identified, acted upon and managed’, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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