Ford Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cambridge Road Ford Plymouth Devon PL2 1PU |
| Phone | 01752567661 |
| Reference Number | 145652 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 214 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.14%
Girls: 44.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 2 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 4 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.8% |
| African | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| 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 | 2025-03-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2022-06-15 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-04-05 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Ford Primary School | ||
| 2017-06-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-07-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-26 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2017-06-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-07-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-26 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-22 | 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 | 102 | 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 | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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
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0.6 miles |
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Mayflower Academy
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0.6 miles |
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Montpelier Primary School
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0.7 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
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0.71 miles |
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
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0.76 miles |
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Stuart Road Primary Academy
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0.84 miles |
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Pennycross Primary School
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1.04 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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1.06 miles |
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Marlborough Primary Academy
Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4NJ |
1.1 miles |
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High Street Primary Academy
High Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3SJ |
1.14 miles |
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The Cathedral School of St Mary
Cecil Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5HW |
1.2 miles |
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Pilgrim Primary Academy
Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ |
1.28 miles |
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Riverside Community Primary School
210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DD |
1.32 miles |
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Hyde Park Junior School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4RH |
1.33 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Rendle Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1TP |
1.35 miles |
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Hyde Park Infants' School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL3 4RS |
1.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
0.54 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
0.54 miles |
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UTC Plymouth
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL |
0.72 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
0.81 miles |
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City College Plymouth
Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG |
0.9 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
0.92 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
1.15 miles |
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Plymouth College
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1.34 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
1.38 miles |
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Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG |
1.42 miles |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
1.5 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
1.52 miles |
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Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1HL |
1.65 miles |
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Torpoint Community College
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1.84 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
1.9 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
2.15 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
2.17 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
2.17 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
2.18 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
2.44 miles |
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