Widey Court Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Widey Lane Crownhill Plymouth Devon PL6 5JS |
| Phone | 01752773909 |
| Reference Number | 143309 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 602 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.99%
Girls: 48.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 50 | 87 |
| 2 | 43 | 36 | 79 |
| 3 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| 4 | 48 | 40 | 88 |
| 5 | 57 | 33 | 90 |
| 6 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-05-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-09-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Widey Court Primary School | ||
| 2012-09-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-09-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | 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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | 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 | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Courtlands School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
0.14 miles |
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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL |
0.41 miles |
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS |
0.46 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN |
0.8 miles |
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Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JB |
0.81 miles |
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St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST |
0.89 miles |
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King's School
Hartley Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5LW |
0.93 miles |
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Whitleigh Community Primary School
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
1.1 miles |
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Pennycross Primary School
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL |
1.13 miles |
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Austin Farm Academy
Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ |
1.16 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU |
1.27 miles |
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Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UN |
1.27 miles |
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Tor Bridge Primary School
Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
1.34 miles |
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Hyde Park Junior School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4RH |
1.38 miles |
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Hyde Park Infants' School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL3 4RS |
1.38 miles |
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Montpelier Primary School
North Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3HN |
1.43 miles |
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Leigham Primary School
Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF |
1.44 miles |
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Thornbury Primary School
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL |
1.45 miles |
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High View School
2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ |
1.46 miles |
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Woodfield Primary School
Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW |
1.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
0.34 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
0.39 miles |
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Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
1.16 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
1.21 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
1.23 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
1.29 miles |
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Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
1.31 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
1.32 miles |
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Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN |
1.35 miles |
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Plymouth College
|
1.43 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
1.51 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
1.66 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
1.81 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
2.08 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
2.08 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
2.11 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
2.11 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
2.28 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
2.57 miles |
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Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG |
2.73 miles |