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Mount Street Primary School

Mount Street Primary School

Plymouth, PL4 8NZPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

119%

Capacity

250

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Mount Street Primary School

Mount Street Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 250 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (119% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Mount Street Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bridget Shillaber, it falls under Plymouth local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4987th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 65 in Plymouth.

Mount Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 29 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Mount Street Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, Mount Street Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMount Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8NZ
HeadteacherBridget Shillaber
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils250
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity250 / 210 (119% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)

4987th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

448th of 1,469

In South West

Top 50%

28th of 65

In Plymouth

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

68%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:77%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:77%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:73%
Higher:23%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

68%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

Facilities

6
Dining HallLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCross CountryNetballDanceFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

62

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

29 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Street Primary School

Mount Street 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.

Contact Information

01752205091www.mountstreet.plymouth.sch.uk/

Mount Street, Plymouth

Plymouth, PL4 8NZ

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Mount Street, Plymouth

Plymouth, PL4 8NZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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