High Street Primary Academy
82%
Capacity
173
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About High Street Primary Academy
High Street Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated High Street Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Macdonald, it falls under Plymouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1443rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 65 in Plymouth.
High Street Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 19 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at High Street Primary Academy include Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, High Street Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 3SJ |
| Headteacher | Stephanie Macdonald |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.0% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 210 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1443rd of 13,686
Nationally
130th of 1,469
In South West
9th of 65
In Plymouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL1 3SJ
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