Beechwood Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 31 Rockfield Avenue Southway Plymouth Devon PL6 6DX |
| Phone | 01752706360 |
| Reference Number | 143311 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 308 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.65%
Girls: 49.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 2 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| 5 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| 6 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.8% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| 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 | 2024-11-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-10-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Beechwood Primary School | ||
| 2013-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-11-30 | 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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | 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 | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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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Oakwood Primary Academy
Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS |
0.5 miles |
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Whitleigh Community Primary School
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
0.78 miles |
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Widewell Primary Academy
Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7ER |
0.8 miles |
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Woodfield Primary School
Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW |
0.95 miles |
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Mary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4LS |
0.98 miles |
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St Peter's RC Primary School
Brentford Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HD |
1.16 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN |
1.4 miles |
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Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW |
1.42 miles |
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Thornbury Primary School
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL |
1.53 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU |
1.62 miles |
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Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.62 miles |
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Knowle Primary School
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG |
1.65 miles |
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Courtlands School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS |
1.75 miles |
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Manadon Vale Primary School
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL |
1.8 miles |
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Tor Bridge Primary School
Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
1.83 miles |
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Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UN |
1.83 miles |
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS |
1.92 miles |
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Ernesettle Community School
Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2RB |
1.92 miles |
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St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST |
2.02 miles |
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Pennycross Primary School
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL |
2.25 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
0.5 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
0.56 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
0.82 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
1.28 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
1.56 miles |
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Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
1.8 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
1.82 miles |
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Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN |
1.83 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
1.96 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
2.09 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
2.42 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
2.52 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
2.58 miles |
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Plymouth College
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2.99 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
3.27 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
3.39 miles |
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Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1HL |
3.4 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
3.43 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
3.43 miles |
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Hele's School
Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT |
3.84 miles |