The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
104
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 400
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Head
- Mr Peter Lewis-Cole (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLipson Co-operative Academy
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Salisbury Road Primary School
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Laira Green Primary School
Primary · 820m away
High View School
Primary · 991m away
Prince Rock Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Plymouth High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Mount Street Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hyde Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lipson Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lipson Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lipson Vale Primary School?
Lipson Vale Primary School currently has 400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lipson Vale Primary School take?
Lipson Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lipson Vale Primary School?
Lipson Vale Primary School is in Plymouth, PL4 7HW, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lipson Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lipson Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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