Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 8 Market Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1QW |
| Phone | 01752337912 |
| Reference Number | 147277 |
Plympton St Mary’s CofE Infant School has been rated as good in all areas evaluated, with early years provision achieving an outstanding rating. This is the school's first inspection since it opened and it operates under the St. Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust. The school has instilled a strong set of values centered on love, respect, and kindness which promotes positive relationships among pupils and staff. Although the school is performing well in many respects, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in the assessment practices for certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.42%
Girls: 51.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| 2 | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| African | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Aug 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School | |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for all pupils
- Welcoming early years environment promoting strong foundations
- Effective reading program from the start of schooling
- Pupils actively participate in clubs and enrichment activities
- Focus on developing confidence and leadership skills
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices across some subjects leading to knowledge gaps
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Old Priory Junior Academy
Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QN |
0.14 miles |
|
Boringdon Primary School
Courtland Crescent, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4HJ |
0.45 miles |
|
Woodford Primary School
Litchaton Way, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4RR |
0.73 miles |
|
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Plympton Hill, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UB |
0.86 miles |
|
Chaddlewood Primary School
Hemerdon Heights, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2EU |
1.03 miles |
|
Glen Park Primary School
Glen Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2DE |
1.21 miles |
|
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Meadowfield Place, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1XQ |
1.32 miles |
|
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Hercules Road, Gb, Sherford, PL9 8FA |
1.61 miles |
|
Leigham Primary School
Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF |
1.95 miles |
|
Elburton Primary School
Haye Road South, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8HJ |
2.01 miles |
|
Morley Meadow Primary School
51 Encombe Street, Plymouth, PL9 7GN |
2.02 miles |
|
Austin Farm Academy
Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ |
2.09 miles |
|
Pomphlett Primary School
Howard Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7ES |
2.11 miles |
|
Laira Green Primary School
Bramley Road, Laira, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6BP |
2.14 miles |
|
High View School
2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ |
2.15 miles |
|
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST |
2.35 miles |
|
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UN |
2.36 miles |
|
Tor Bridge Primary School
Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
2.36 miles |
|
Goosewell Primary Academy
Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9HD |
2.51 miles |
|
Lipson Vale Primary School
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW |
2.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hele's School
Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT |
0.35 miles |
|
Plympton Academy
Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RS |
0.4 miles |
|
Longcause Community Special School
Longcause, Plympton St Maurice, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1JB |
0.74 miles |
|
Plymstock School
Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9AZ |
2.19 miles |
|
Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN |
2.37 miles |
|
Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
2.39 miles |
|
Coombe Dean School
Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES |
2.46 miles |
|
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
2.64 miles |
|
Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
2.89 miles |
|
Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
3.41 miles |
|
Plymouth College
|
3.41 miles |
|
St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
3.54 miles |
|
Notre Dame RC School
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN |
3.74 miles |
|
Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
4.04 miles |
|
Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
4.15 miles |
|
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
4.26 miles |
|
Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG |
4.32 miles |
|
Chapel Bridge School
99 Craigie Drive, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3JL |
4.38 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
4.38 miles |
|
Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
4.38 miles |