The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 82
- Capacity
- 34%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Natasha Brooks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Priestley Avenue, Higher Saint Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Mount Tamar School
Special school · 367m away
Marine Academy Plymouth
Secondary · 379m away
Marine Academy Primary
Primary · 442m away
Ernesettle Community School
Primary · 808m away
Mill Ford School
Special school · 993m away
Victoria Road Primary
Primary · 1000m away
Knowle Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy?
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy take?
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy?
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL5 2DW, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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