The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Gilbride (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Boniface's RC College
Secondary · 373m away
Widey Court Primary School
Primary · 655m away
Courtlands School
Special school · 665m away
Eggbuckland Community College
Secondary · 976m away
King's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Pennycross Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Compton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Manadon Vale Primary School?
Manadon Vale Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manadon Vale Primary School take?
Manadon Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manadon Vale Primary School?
Manadon Vale Primary School is in Plymouth, PL5 3DL, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manadon Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Manadon 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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