The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Sammels (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
Cambridge Road, Ford, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1PU
Town setting
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Secondary · 875m away
Morice Town Primary Academy
Primary · 960m away
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
UTC Plymouth
Secondary · 1.2km away
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ford Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ford Primary School?
Ford Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ford Primary School take?
Ford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ford Primary School?
Ford Primary School is in Plymouth, PL2 1PU, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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