The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 641
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Aaron West (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3HN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Montpelier Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Montpelier Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Montpelier Primary School?
Montpelier Primary School currently has 641 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Montpelier Primary School take?
Montpelier Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Montpelier Primary School?
Montpelier Primary School is in Plymouth, PL2 3HN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Montpelier Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Montpelier Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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