Compton CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Higher Compton Road Plymouth Devon PL3 5JB |
| Phone | 01752771539 |
| Reference Number | 113416 |
Compton CofE Primary School is maintaining the effective standards established in its previous inspections. The school has fostered a positive culture where pupils are encouraged to engage, take responsibilities, and participate in a variety of activities including sports and reading. The teaching of phonics and reading is strong, and the curriculum is effectively tailored to meet the needs of all students, including those with SEND. Pupils exhibit strong attitudes towards their education and have high aspirations for their achievements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 433 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.04%
Girls: 45.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 3 | 36 | 27 | 63 |
| 4 | 35 | 29 | 64 |
| 5 | 38 | 26 | 64 |
| 6 | 39 | 24 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.8% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 May 2021 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a positive attitude towards learning and take on responsibilities.
- Effective phonics teaching supports early reading development.
- The curriculum is well-adapted to help all pupils fulfill their potential.
- The school fosters a love of reading with diverse and engaging texts.
- Pupils with SEND receive tailored support to ensure their inclusion.
- High value is placed on pastoral support for pupils and families.
- Pupils' conduct is consistently positive with high attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasionally, the wider curriculum lacks rigor and focus.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 24% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 1 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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King's School
Hartley Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5LW |
0.47 miles |
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS |
0.64 miles |
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Courtlands School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
0.68 miles |
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Hyde Park Infants' School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL3 4RS |
0.73 miles |
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Hyde Park Junior School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4RH |
0.74 miles |
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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL |
0.8 miles |
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Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
0.81 miles |
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High View School
2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ |
0.82 miles |
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Lipson Vale Primary School
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW |
0.86 miles |
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Austin Farm Academy
Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ |
0.86 miles |
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Laira Green Primary School
Bramley Road, Laira, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6BP |
0.99 miles |
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St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST |
1.02 miles |
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Pennycross Primary School
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL |
1.2 miles |
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Salisbury Road Primary School
Salisbury Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8QZ |
1.25 miles |
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Fletewood School at Derry Villas
88 North Road East, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AN |
1.26 miles |
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Montpelier Primary School
North Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3HN |
1.28 miles |
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Mount Street Primary School
Mount Street, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8NZ |
1.3 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN |
1.38 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
2 Beaumont Road, St Jude's, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9BE |
1.5 miles |
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Prince Rock Primary School
Embankment Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9JF |
1.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
0.5 miles |
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Plymouth College
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0.78 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
0.86 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
0.97 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
1.08 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
1.16 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
1.54 miles |
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Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
1.69 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.69 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.69 miles |
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Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN |
1.72 miles |
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Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
1.97 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
1.97 miles |
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Chapel Bridge School
99 Craigie Drive, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3JL |
1.98 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
2.03 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
2.06 miles |
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Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG |
2.09 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
2.16 miles |
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City College Plymouth
Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG |
2.28 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
2.39 miles |