The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 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 sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
- Head
- Miss Nicola Cardew
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTor Bridge High
Secondary · Very close
Cann Bridge School
Special school · Very close
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · Very close
Thornbury Primary School
Primary · 653m away
Leigham Primary School
Primary · 744m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 989m away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tor Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tor Bridge Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tor Bridge Primary School?
Tor Bridge Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tor Bridge Primary School take?
Tor Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tor Bridge Primary School?
Tor Bridge Primary School is in Plymouth, PL6 8EE, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tor Bridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tor Bridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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