Pennycross Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Arden Grove Pennycross Plymouth Devon PL2 3RL |
| Phone | 01752705137 |
| Reference Number | 113297 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 403 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.4%
Girls: 53.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 29 | 55 |
| 2 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 3 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 4 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 5 | 23 | 34 | 57 |
| 6 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.6% |
| African | 4.5% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-11-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-12-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-05-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Montpelier Primary School
North Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3HN |
0.39 miles |
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Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ |
0.67 miles |
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Mayflower Academy
41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NJ |
0.67 miles |
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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL |
0.72 miles |
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King's School
Hartley Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5LW |
0.79 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU |
0.86 miles |
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Ford Primary School
Cambridge Road, Ford, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1PU |
1.04 miles |
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Hyde Park Junior School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4RH |
1.04 miles |
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Hyde Park Infants' School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL3 4RS |
1.08 miles |
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Courtlands School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.13 miles |
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Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.13 miles |
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EL |
1.15 miles |
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Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JB |
1.2 miles |
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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2DE |
1.25 miles |
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Marine Academy Primary
Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF |
1.27 miles |
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Priestley Avenue, Higher Saint Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DW |
1.34 miles |
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Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Roman Way, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT |
1.36 miles |
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Drake Primary Academy
1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN |
1.39 miles |
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College Road Primary School
College Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1NS |
1.39 miles |
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Knowle Primary School
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG |
1.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
0.35 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
0.38 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
0.87 miles |
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Plymouth College
|
1.1 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.19 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.19 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
1.2 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
1.26 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
1.37 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
1.41 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
1.47 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
1.49 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
1.62 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
1.69 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
1.7 miles |
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UTC Plymouth
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL |
1.75 miles |
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City College Plymouth
Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG |
1.8 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
1.84 miles |
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Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
1.95 miles |
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Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG |
2.02 miles |