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Oakwood Primary Academy

Plymouth, PL6 6QSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#10,678
of 13,686 nationally

About Oakwood Primary Academy

Oakwood Primary Academy is a state primary school in Plymouth, overseen by headteacher Jodie Chubb, that currently holds a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2024. Within the local authority's 69 primary schools, Oakwood ranks 55th, placing it in the bottom half of Plymouth primaries. For context, the highest-performing nearby schools include Tor Bridge Primary School, Elburton Primary School, and Hooe Primary Academy, all of which sit comfortably above Oakwood in the local rankings. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, serving 273 pupils aged 4 to 11 against a capacity of 420, meaning there is significant room for growth. A third of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably above the national average and reflects the school's intake. Oakwood was previously rated Good in its 2013 inspection, so the drop to Requires Improvement marks a clear shift in its standing within the local primary landscape.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPendeen Crescent, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 6QS
HeadteacherJodie Chubb
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils273
Free School Meals (FSM)33.0%
School Capacity273 / 420 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCross CountryCricketNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: oakwood-primary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakwood Primary Academy

Oakwood Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.