Shakespeare Primary School

A not judged academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shakespeare Primary School.

Plymouth, PL53JU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 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
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
5 November 2024
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
400 Honicknowle Lane
Honicknowle
Plymouth, PL53JU
Phone
1752312048
Website
shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145658
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 3JU
Website
http://www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING ACADEMIES 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
410
Free School Meals
43.7% (179 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
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
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
59
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
410 pupils
5-11

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

Ethos & Values

"Where all children achieve greatness."

Aspiration Excellence Collaboration Inclusivity Kindness Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Shakespeare Primary School! Shakespeare Primary School is a rapidly developing two form entry primary school, with its own nursery, that serves the west of Plymouth. Led by Headteacher Miss Courtney Lobban, the school offers a high quality, knowledge-rich curriculum and a warm, open-doors approach, with a belief that all children achieve greatness.

Facilities

Extensive grounds Own nursery Two form entry primary school

Curriculum Highlights

Our Curriculum Explained Reading at Shakespeare Reading Policy & Rationale My Reading Journey at SPS Reading at SPS Super 6 - Our High Quality Texts Oracy at Shakespeare Writing at Shakespeare Writing Rationale Writing at SPS Our Writing Curriculum Overview The Writing Sequence Measuring Impact Writing National Curriculum Spelling Spelling links Grammar Handwriting Maths at Shakespeare Maths Rationale Maths at SPS Maths National Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities Clubs Fixtures Play Leaders French Computing Music Geography History Science Design and Technology Art Religious Education PSHE Physical Education PE at SPS British Values

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club are available; Extended School offers activities until 4:00pm.

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