The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 49% 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 48.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Head
- Mrs Claire Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bramley Road, Laira, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6BP
Town setting
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Salisbury Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Compton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Morley Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hyde Park Infants' School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Laira Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laira Green Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laira Green Primary School?
Laira Green Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laira Green Primary School take?
Laira Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Laira Green Primary School?
Laira Green Primary School is in Plymouth, PL3 6BP, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laira Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Laira Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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