The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp 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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Catherwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Primary · Very close
Ridgeway School
Secondary · 421m away
Plympton Academy
Secondary · 421m away
Boringdon Primary School
Primary · 784m away
Longcause Community Special School
Special school · 977m away
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Glen Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Priory Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Old Priory Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Priory Junior Academy?
Old Priory Junior Academy currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Priory Junior Academy take?
Old Priory Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Priory Junior Academy?
Old Priory Junior Academy is in Plymouth, PL7 1QN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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