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Oreston Community Academy

Plymouth, PL9 7JYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#5,942
of 13,686 nationally

About Oreston Community Academy

Oreston Community Academy is a state primary school in Plymouth, serving 386 pupils aged 3 to 11. In the local authority’s primary school rankings, it sits at 32nd out of 65 schools, placing it just inside the top half of Plymouth’s state primaries. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Tor Bridge Primary School, Elburton Primary School, and Hooe Primary Academy, all of which score higher on the same KS2 metric. Oreston’s own ranking score of 65 puts it in the top 50 nationally, though it is worth noting that the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Prince Rock Primary School, 1.3 kilometres away. Oreston itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its 2011 and 2023 inspections. The school is led by headteacher Amy Chivers and has a non-religious character, with nursery provision available for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOreston Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL9 7JY
HeadteacherAmy Chivers
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils386
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity386 / 420 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomGymnasiumLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessFilm ClubScience ClubBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oreston Community Academy

Oreston Community Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.