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Montpelier Primary School

Plymouth, PL2 3HNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
74 1st-choice / 82 places
Ranking
#10,411
of 13,686 nationally

About Montpelier Primary School

Of the 103 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, a striking 90% said they would recommend Montpelier Primary School to other parents. That confidence is backed up by the school's popularity: for the 2025/26 academic year, Montpelier received 167 applications for just 82 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. All 74 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show that competition is real. Parents gave particularly strong feedback on their children's happiness, with 71% strongly agreeing that their child is happy at the school, and 73% strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. On behaviour, 92% agreed or strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The picture is slightly more mixed on SEND support: while 83% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that children with special educational needs get the support they need, 17% disagreed, which is worth noting if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorth Down Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL2 3HN
HeadteacherAaron West
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils641
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity641 / 654 (98% full)

The full report on this school

What 103 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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 27 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsICT SuiteDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montpelier Primary School

Montpelier 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.