The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 43% 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 43.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jacqueline Stephens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN
Town setting
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Ford Primary School
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Morice Town Primary Academy
Primary · 872m away
Mayflower Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · 1.2km away
UTC Plymouth
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Drake Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Drake Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Drake Primary Academy?
Drake Primary Academy currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Drake Primary Academy take?
Drake Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Drake Primary Academy?
Drake Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL2 2EN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Drake Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Drake Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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