The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 605
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shaun Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCourtlands School
Special school · Very close
St Boniface's RC College
Secondary · 547m away
Eggbuckland Community College
Secondary · 620m away
Manadon Vale Primary School
Primary · 655m away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 733m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Compton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Widey Court Primary School?
Widey Court Primary School currently has 605 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Widey Court Primary School take?
Widey Court Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Widey Court Primary School?
Widey Court Primary School is in Plymouth, PL6 5JS, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Widey Court Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Widey Court Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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