Victoria Road Primary
Plymouth, PL5 1RH · Plymouth · primary school
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65th 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 — 1.3/10 against 806 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 62% | 0.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Victoria Road Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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%, 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 172 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Victoria Road Primary
Overview
Victoria Road Primary is described as a “calm and purposeful” school where pupils focus on their learning without distraction. The report highlights that expectations for behaviour and achievement are high, with pupils being “polite and respectful” and achieving well. Recent changes under the trust have been managed effectively, maintaining the confidence of staff, pupils, and parents.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “effective” in most subjects, with content “sequenced carefully” to help pupils build on prior knowledge.
- A “love of reading is visible across its work,” supported by effective phonics teaching and engaging early years activities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “learn with equal success” due to accurate identification of needs and adapted support.
- Attendance is “improving, and significantly so for some,” driven by strong relationships with parents and clear expectations.
- Personal development is broadened through community experiences, such as theatre visits and local citizenship activities.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects, the curriculum is not sequenced well,” meaning teaching does not help pupils build securely on existing knowledge.
- The trust must ensure all subjects are “equally well designed” so pupils know and remember more across the entire curriculum.
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 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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