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Drake Primary Academy

Plymouth, PL2 2ENPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#5,879
of 13,686 nationally

About Drake Primary Academy

Drake Primary Academy sits within the Plymouth local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, the school placed 31st out of 65 primary schools in Plymouth, placing it just inside the top half. The top-performing peers in the area are Tor Bridge Primary School, Elburton Primary School, and Hooe Primary Academy, all of which sit ahead of Drake in the local rankings. The school is led by headteacher Jacqueline Stephens and currently has 171 pupils on roll, against a capacity of 210. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2021, rated the school Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2015, which also awarded a Good rating overall, though early years provision was graded as Requires Improvement at that time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL2 2EN
HeadteacherJacqueline Stephens
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils171
Free School Meals (FSM)43.3%
School Capacity171 / 210 (81% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2021
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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, 21 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballFootballDanceCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingEco ClubFilm ClubChessDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drake Primary Academy

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