The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Head
- Miss Carys Lewis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Citadel Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMillbay Academy
Secondary · 341m away
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Primary · 669m away
Chapel Bridge School
Independent · 734m away
Wolsdon Street School
Independent · 782m away
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Primary · 795m away
High Street Primary Academy
Primary · 939m away
St George's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 940m away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School?
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School take?
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School?
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is in Plymouth, PL1 3AY, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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