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Knowle Primary School

Plymouth, PL5 3QGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#8,326
of 13,686 nationally

About Knowle Primary School

Knowle Primary School in Plymouth is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it currently serves 296 pupils against a total capacity of 420, meaning there is room to grow. The school’s intake stands out for its high level of disadvantage: 54.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a clear marker of the community it serves. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 43 applications for 29 places, with 28 of those coming as first preferences, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.48 applicants per place. That level of interest suggests Knowle is a popular choice locally, particularly given its non-religious character and the fact it offers nursery provision from age two, which can be a deciding factor for working families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRingmore Way, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL5 3QG
HeadteacherBen Norris
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils296
Free School Meals (FSM)54.7%
School Capacity296 / 420 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jun 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, 13 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballSwimmingCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardeningFilm ClubChoirChess

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.

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Knowle 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.