The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Broughton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lulworth Drive, Widewell Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwood Primary Academy
Primary · 509m away
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Beechwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Notre Dame RC School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Thornbury Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Woodlands School
Special school · 2.1km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Widewell Primary Academy?
Widewell Primary Academy currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Widewell Primary Academy take?
Widewell Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Widewell Primary Academy?
Widewell Primary Academy is in Plymouth, PL6 7ER, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Widewell Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Widewell Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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