The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 55% 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 296
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 54.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Norris (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
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMill Ford School
Special school · 452m away
Ernesettle Community School
Primary · 524m away
Brook Green Centre for Learning
Special school · 637m away
St Peter's RC Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Shakespeare Primary School
Primary · 933m away
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Knowle Primary School?
Knowle Primary School currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knowle Primary School take?
Knowle Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knowle Primary School?
Knowle Primary School is in Plymouth, PL5 3QG, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knowle Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Knowle Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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