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Hooe Primary Academy

Plymouth, PL9 9RGPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1134 of 13,686 nationally

About Hooe Primary Academy

Hooe Primary Academy is a popular choice among Plymouth families, with 19 first-preference applications for its 21 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round — a clear sign of local demand. The school was oversubscribed overall, receiving 43 applications for those places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.05. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent view score for this school, the strong first-preference numbers suggest a solid reputation among those who know it best. Headteacher Kate Lewin leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 5 to 11, with 206 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in October 2022, confirmed that the school remains Good, a rating it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2013.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHooe Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL9 9RG
HeadteacherKate Lewin
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)8.3%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosGymnasiumDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceTennisFootballCricketSwimmingCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubGardeningChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hooe Primary Academy

Hooe 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.