The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Cole (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sparkwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5DD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sparkwell All Saints Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sparkwell All Saints Primary School?
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sparkwell All Saints Primary School take?
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sparkwell All Saints Primary School?
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School is in Plymouth, PL7 5DD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sparkwell All Saints Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sparkwell All Saints Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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