The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 29
- Capacity
- 52%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Penhallurick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Shaugh Prior, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5HA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shaugh Prior Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shaugh Prior Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shaugh Prior Primary School?
Shaugh Prior Primary School currently has 29 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaugh Prior Primary School take?
Shaugh Prior Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaugh Prior Primary School?
Shaugh Prior Primary School is in Plymouth, PL7 5HA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shaugh Prior Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shaugh Prior Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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