Manadon Vale Primary School
About Manadon Vale Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School in Plymouth was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, with the inspector confirming that standards are being maintained. The school's strongest academic indicator is its Key Stage 2 results in reading, writing and maths, where 73% of pupils met the expected standard in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits comfortably above the Plymouth local authority average of 63%, placing the school 21st out of 69 primary schools in the area. Digging deeper, 20% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, with particularly strong performances in maths — 83% reached the expected level and 37% hit the higher standard. Reading and writing also performed well, with 78% and 85% meeting expectations respectively. Average scaled scores of 107 in both reading and maths suggest solid, consistent teaching. Nationally, the school ranks in the top quarter of all primary schools, sitting at the 23rd percentile, and within the South West it places in the top 19% of schools.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 109 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
18 Dec 2024Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 6 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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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