The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
34%
-28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- DISCOVERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Rama-Dominguez
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNotre Dame RC School
Secondary · 801m away
Oakwood Primary Academy
Primary · 808m away
Woodlands School
Special school · 905m away
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Widewell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Beechwood Primary Academy?
Beechwood Primary Academy currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechwood Primary Academy take?
Beechwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechwood Primary Academy?
Beechwood Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL6 6DX, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Beechwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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