Widewell Primary Academy

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

Plymouth, PL67ER Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
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 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lulworth Drive
Roborough
Plymouth, PL67ER

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139289
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7ER
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
226 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
219
Free School Meals
23.8% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 99.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
219 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.0 per year)

Up 5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sunrise Breakfast and After-School Care Club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Sunrise Breakfast and After-School Care Club is available from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Timings and Fees: Breakfast Club Early Bird (07:30 – 08:45) £6.00; Breakfast Club (08:00 – 08:45) £4.00 (breakfast included). After School Care (15:30 – 17:30) £7.50; After School Club (15:30 – 16:30) £4.50; After School Club following a school activity (16:30 – 17:30) £4.50. Late collection fee £5.00. Breakfast or a snack is included.

Financial Information

Nursery sessions: Morning 08:45 – 11:45 £10.00; Afternoon 12:30 – 15:30 £10.00; Lunch 11:45 – 12:30 £1.80 (with packed lunch) or £3.20 (with a school lunch). Extra sessions £10 per session. Funding periods: All 3- and 4-year-olds are eligible for up to 30 hours of funding per week. 15 funded hours per week can be used in several patterns. 30 funded hours require eligibility (working minimum 16 hours/week at minimum wage).

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