Widey Court Primary School
Plymouth, PL6 5JS · Plymouth · primary school
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16th 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,279 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Widey Court Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club, and pupils attend a residential trip to Nethercott.
Getting in
The published school roll is 615 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 15 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? How does the residential trip to Nethercott support pupils' independence? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Widey Court Primary School
Overview
Widey Court Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "safe, caring community" with a "warm, family atmosphere" where staff hold high expectations for all pupils. Leaders work collaboratively to drive improvement, ensuring trustees are well-informed to hold leaders to account.
Strengths
- The curriculum sets out key skills and knowledge in a "logical order," helping pupils build on prior learning and secure new concepts.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and provide "high-quality provision" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- The school promotes pupils’ personal development "exceptionally well," fostering self-confidence, resilience, and a "remarkable, in-depth understanding of fundamental British values."
- Reading is prioritised with effective phonics delivery, helping most pupils become "fluent, accurate readers."
- Attendance is high, supported by "excellent, trusting relationships" between staff and parents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, checking of grammar and punctuation is not used well enough to identify errors, meaning pupils repeat mistakes and do not achieve the expected depth of writing.
- The school should ensure staff accurately identify errors and misconceptions in pupils’ writing across all subjects to maintain high standards.
Safeguarding
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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