The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Head
- Mr Stuart Tulloch-Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDevonport High School for Girls
Secondary · 570m away
South Trelawny Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Mayflower Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · 1.1km away
King's School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ford Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hyde Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.7km away
Plymouth College
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pennycross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pennycross Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pennycross Primary School?
Pennycross Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pennycross Primary School take?
Pennycross Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pennycross Primary School?
Pennycross Primary School is in Plymouth, PL2 3RL, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pennycross Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pennycross Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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