Ford Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ford Primary School.

Plymouth, PL21PU Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
15 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cambridge Road
Ford
Plymouth, PL21PU
Phone
1752567661
Website
ford.plymouth.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145652
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Cambridge Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1PU
Website
www.ford.plymouth.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
210 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
214
Free School Meals
51.6% (110 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 101.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
214 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -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

"Founded at Ford"

Fostering curiosity Offering wider opportunities Responding to the needs of pupils Developing confidence

Curriculum Highlights

The Curriculum moves through a process of being introduced to embedded and is informed by a rigorous approach to assessment for learning, that leads to targeted and deliberate intervention with clear roles and responsibilities for staff. Lessons are appropriately sequenced, pitched and scaffolded to give access for all to ensure that our most vulnerable pupils deepen their understanding, move from dependence to independence and make progress. A consistent approach to teaching, learning and assessment (pedagogy) is implemented across the school, with a focus on teaching and learning strategies, remembering and making links; and deepening understanding. The Reading Diet at Ford is clarified and implemented with a focus on research-informed practice, engagement, rapid progress and a love of reading (focus on BARE, GDS & DIS). To further embed RWInc practice, appointing a new and experienced RWInc Leader, to ensure full consistency across the school. Cultural capital is built through the introduction and increased focus in the expressive arts(music), with extended opportunities for targeted teaching, performance and feedback. The ambitious curriculum builds on children’s prior learning and enables them to be ready for the next stage in their learning journey. A continued focus on vocabulary and language skills ensures children make rapid progress in all 7 areas of the EYFS curriculum.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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