The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 41% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 376
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Saim (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Cathedral School of St Mary
Primary · 355m away
Wolsdon Street School
Independent · 447m away
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
Independent · 560m away
Chapel Bridge School
Independent · 743m away
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Primary · 750m away
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Primary · 795m away
Millbay Academy
Secondary · 808m away
Mount Street Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pilgrim Primary Academy?
Pilgrim Primary Academy currently has 376 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pilgrim Primary Academy take?
Pilgrim Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pilgrim Primary Academy?
Pilgrim Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL1 5BQ, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pilgrim Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Pilgrim Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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