Tor Bridge Primary School
Plymouth, PL6 8EE · Plymouth · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.6/10 against 2,483 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tor Bridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the inspection was in December 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils’ daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Tor Bridge Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at this school, benefiting from an “ambitious and meticulously planned curriculum” that fosters detailed knowledge and self-belief. The report describes the school as a “special community” where pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for their next steps” and conduct is “exemplary”.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “inclusive” and “knowledge-based”, with reading serving as the “bedrock” of education.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and expertly check for retained knowledge, ensuring “misconceptions or gaps... do not persist”.
- Pupils demonstrate “enthusiasm” for learning, engaging in “sophisticated discussion and debate” within “disruption free” classrooms.
- Early years provision is highly effective, with children getting a “flying start” through precise phonics teaching and close attention to language development.
- Leaders and staff model high standards with “kindness and warmth”, creating a culture built on positive relationships and routines.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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