The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Britta Nicholls (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
Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWolsdon Street School
Independent · 440m away
Stoke Damerel Community College
Secondary · 493m away
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Secondary · 497m away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 552m away
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Primary · 573m away
Chapel Bridge School
Independent · 596m away
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Primary · 707m away
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Primary · 750m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Stuart Road Primary Academy?
Stuart Road Primary Academy currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stuart Road Primary Academy take?
Stuart Road Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stuart Road Primary Academy?
Stuart Road Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL1 5LL, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stuart Road Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Stuart Road Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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