St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School.

Plymouth, PL13AY Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Citadel Road
Plymouth, PL13AY
Phone
1752201660
Website
standrewsprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113417
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Citadel Road, Plymouth, PL1 3AY
Website
www.standrewsprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
24.0% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.3 (7.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10"

Perseverance Truthfulness Compassion Friendship Courage Respect Love

St Andrew's is a Church of England Primary School in the Diocese of Exeter, with strong links to The Minster Church of St Andrew in the city centre; the school preserves and develops its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Andrew's. Headteacher Miss Lewis describes a friendly, nurturing church school in the heart of Plymouth with strong community links, a supportive staff, and a commitment to helping children flourish and develop confidence, interests and talents.

Facilities

EYFS outdoor play area Light and airy classrooms Well-maintained school buildings and grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum including arts, sports, music and culture with field trips and community links Oracy embedded in all lessons to develop speaking, listening and communication skills Thematic curriculum with core questions and cross-curricular links Twinkl phonics scheme used in EYFS/KS1; structured phonics progression and guidance for home support Writing Roots programme being trialed school-wide in 2025-26 Book Bingo grids for Years 4-6 to promote reading for pleasure and book selection Curriculum maps and subject statements available on class pages

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025-26; includes Plymouth Local Offer, Young Carers at St Andrew's, PIAS, PPCV, NAS, and other SEND-related resources listed in the SEND Information Report.

Admissions Criteria

All applications for a school place are made through Plymouth City Council School Admissions. St Andrew's C of E School Admission Arrangements for 2025 to 2026 are provided on the site.

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