The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Laura Warren
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoosewell Primary School
Primary · Very close
Plymstock School
Secondary · 822m away
Pomphlett Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Elburton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oreston Community Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Morley Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hooe Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Goosewell Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goosewell Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goosewell Primary Academy?
Goosewell Primary Academy currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goosewell Primary Academy take?
Goosewell Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goosewell Primary Academy?
Goosewell Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL9 9HD, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goosewell Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Goosewell Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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