The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annmarie Allchurch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
James Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Marlborough Primary Academy
Primary · 623m away
UTC Plymouth
Secondary · 1.1km away
High Street Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 1.3km away
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Morice Town Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mount Wise Community Primary School?
Mount Wise Community Primary School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mount Wise Community Primary School take?
Mount Wise Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mount Wise Community Primary School?
Mount Wise Community Primary School is in Plymouth, PL1 4LA, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mount Wise Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mount Wise Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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