Laira Green Primary School
About Laira Green Primary School
Laira Green Primary School is a state primary in Plymouth that currently educates 224 pupils against a capacity of 280, meaning it has room to grow. The school serves a community with significant economic need: 48.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for 24 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.88, and all 24 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. This suggests that while the school is popular locally, families who put it first are likely to secure a place. The school is mixed, non-religious, and caters for children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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