Wembury Primary School
Plymouth, PL9 0EB · Devon · primary school
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150th 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 the 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wembury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
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 194 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted reporting framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Wembury Primary School
Overview
Wembury Primary School is described as a place where pupils "enjoy coming to school" and "feel safe." The report states that pupils "achieve well" with outcomes generally in line with national averages, supported by an "ambitious and well-planned curriculum." Leaders have created a "nurturing and caring atmosphere," though the report identifies specific inconsistencies in teaching and behaviour management that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-planned," allowing pupils to build skills progressively and recall knowledge accurately.
- Staff "swiftly identify" pupils needing support, particularly in reading, ensuring they "keep up with their peers."
- The early years provision is "well designed," with staff skilfully using interactions to develop children’s language and vocabulary.
- Pupils develop a "deep sense of fairness" and a comprehensive understanding of fundamental British values through well-planned personal development activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure new approaches to spelling and handwriting are "consistently embedded across all subjects" and that checks confirm their impact.
- Staff need to use assessment checks more precisely to identify misconceptions and adapt teaching, preventing "gaps in their knowledge."
- Leaders should ensure staff "consistently apply the school's approach to behaviour management" to address low-level misbehaviour swiftly.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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