Goosewell Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Goosewell Primary Academy.

Plymouth, PL99HD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
3 December 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Goosewell Road
Plymstock
Plymouth, PL99HD
Phone
1752482960
Website
goosewell.plymouth.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143826
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD
Website
http://www.goosewell.plymouth.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
419
Free School Meals
15.3% (64 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
419 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Goosewell Headteacher Laura Warren describes Goosewell as a lively and vibrant school where children are at the heart of every decision, and she expresses excitement about meeting families as they become part of the Goosewell community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Military Kids Club Heroes FROGS – Friends Of Goosewell School

Curriculum Highlights

Reading, writing and maths are core to the curriculum; reading is the starting point. Each half term, every year group focuses on a different topic supported by challenging texts and immersive experiences. Topics are linked to history, geography, RE and other subjects. Year 4 focus on London with the reading text 'The London Eye Mystery' and a residential visit to London. SMSC (Social Moral, Spiritual & Cultural), PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) and FBV (Fundamental British Values) are taught within topics. Maths is taught discreetly using a mastery approach. Knowledge Organisers are provided at the beginning of each topic. A range of feedback is provided regularly and accurately to address misconceptions. Subject leaders monitor teaching and outcomes to ensure high standards and to exceed national expectations.

Admissions Criteria

Consultation on admission arrangements 2027/2028 live between Monday 1 December 2025 and Sunday 11 January 2026. Pupils born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 are due to start primary school in September 2026. Applications open for Plymouth residents on 17 November 2025; Applications close on 15 January 2026; Late applications open on 16 January 2026; Offer day is 16 April 2026; Deadline to accept offers is 23 April 2026.

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