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Boringdon Primary School

Plymouth, PL7 4HJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#6,530
of 13,686 nationally

About Boringdon Primary School

Boringdon Primary School in Plymouth is a state primary that currently educates 379 pupils against a capacity of 418, meaning it has some physical room to grow but is already in high demand. Just 8.4% of its pupils qualify for free school meals, which is notably lower than the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake compared with many schools in the local authority. The school’s popularity is clear from its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: it received 104 applications for just 49 places, with 48 of those offers going to first-preference families. That works out at roughly two applicants for every place, and with all first-preference families receiving an offer, it’s a school that local parents are clearly keen to get into. Boringdon is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Matthew Stace.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCourtland Crescent, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL7 4HJ
HeadteacherMatthew Stace
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils379
Free School Meals (FSM)8.4%
School Capacity379 / 418 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketTennisNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningBook ClubEco ClubFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Boringdon Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.