The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Tessa Saunders (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaira Green Primary School
Primary · 411m away
Lipson Vale Primary School
Primary · 991m away
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Secondary · 991m away
Compton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Eggbuckland Community College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Salisbury Road Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is High View School's Ofsted rating?
High View School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High View School?
High View School currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High View School take?
High View School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High View School?
High View School is in Plymouth, PL3 6JQ, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High View School have a sixth form?
No, High View School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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