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Elburton Primary School

Plymouth, PL9 8HJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#760 of 13,686 nationally

About Elburton Primary School

Elburton Primary School sits second among 65 primary schools in Plymouth, a strong position that places it just behind Tor Bridge Primary School and ahead of Hooe Primary Academy and Woodford Primary School in the local rankings. The school is one of only nine state primaries in the city to hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2014. In its most recent graded inspection in November 2024, inspectors awarded top marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management all received Outstanding. The school operates as a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. Headteacher Keith Smithers leads a school that is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, 147 families applied for 59 places, and 63 of those applications were first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.49.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHaye Road South, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL9 8HJ
HeadteacherKeith Smithers
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils464
Free School Meals (FSM)5.1%
School Capacity464 / 428 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubDramaEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: elburtonschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elburton Primary School

Elburton Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.