Widewell Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL6 7ER · Plymouth · primary school
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41st 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 — 5.5/10 against 3,977 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Widewell Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Widewell Primary Academy
Overview
Widewell Primary Academy is described as a "welcoming and supportive community" where pupils feel they belong and are "known and valued." The report highlights a "calm, settled and positive atmosphere" driven by strong leadership and a caring approach to behaviour and inclusion.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders acting quickly on concerns and bullying being "rare."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "well led," allowing them to "learn successfully alongside their classmates."
- Staff have "warm relationships with pupils," creating an environment where children feel "safe and happy."
- The early years provision is praised for its focus on language development and "high-quality interactions."
- Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of the school’s values and take on "meaningful and influential roles."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff consistently develop pupils' "foundational skills, including writing" across the curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure pupils produce "high-quality work across the wider curriculum."
- Leaders should ensure all pupils develop "secure and detailed knowledge" in personal, social and health education.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" 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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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