A good academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oreston Community Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Stronger together...every child in a great school."
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.
Clubs
Lighthouse Club offers wraparound care and a holiday club.
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.
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].