The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 93
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Martin Harding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Elliott's Hill, Brixton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 2AG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 93 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Plymouth, PL8 2AG, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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