The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Keith Smithers (Headteacher)
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
Haye Road South, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherford Vale School & Nursery
Primary · 968m away
Goosewell Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Goosewell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Plymstock School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Pomphlett Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Morley Meadow Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elburton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elburton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elburton Primary School?
Elburton Primary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elburton Primary School take?
Elburton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elburton Primary School?
Elburton Primary School is in Plymouth, PL9 8HJ, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elburton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elburton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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