The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 33% 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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 273
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 33%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- DISCOVERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jodie Chubb (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWidewell Primary Academy
Primary · 509m away
Beechwood Primary Academy
Primary · 808m away
Notre Dame RC School
Secondary · 979m away
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodlands School
Special school · 1.6km away
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Thornbury Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Oakwood Primary Academy?
Oakwood Primary Academy currently has 273 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakwood Primary Academy take?
Oakwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakwood Primary Academy?
Oakwood Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL6 6QS, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oakwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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