Oreston Community Academy

A good academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oreston Community Academy.

Plymouth, PL97JY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
16 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Oreston Road
Plymstock
Plymouth, PL97JY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136380
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Oreston Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7JY
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
419
Free School Meals
10.4% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.0 (10.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
419 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Stronger together...every child in a great school."

collaboration aspiration integrity compassion

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Amy Chivers introduces Oreston Community Academy as a fully inclusive school with a broad, balanced curriculum, strong parental involvement, and a supportive staff team; emphasizes safe, happy learning, partnership with families, and opportunities for pupils to thrive.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lighthouse Club (wraparound care)

Curriculum Highlights

Real PE program to develop core movement skills and social skills; two hours of physical activity per week; 120 pupils received Bikeability and Balanceability training; Health Week with inter-class and inter-house sports days.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Lighthouse Club offers wraparound care and a holiday club.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes a broad, balanced and adapted curriculum; education for pupils with SEND in the classroom; targeted interventions; work with outside agencies; identification and assessment through observations, regular progress reviews; active involvement of parents and pupils; collaboration with Plymouth Local Authority via the Local Offer.

Admissions Criteria

Devon is the admissions authority for the school and handles policy consultations; the school participates in the normal round and in-year coordinated admissions; applications are made to Plymouth City Council; Reception places start in September after the child’s fourth birthday; admissions policy for 2027-28 is to be consulted between Nov 2025 and Jan 2026; Nursery admissions policy varies; contact via [email protected] or [email protected].

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