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Oreston Community Academy

Plymouth, PL9 7JYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
17 1st-choice / 18 offers made
Ranking
#5,942
of 13,686 nationally

About Oreston Community Academy

Oreston Community Academy is a state-funded primary school in Plymouth, South West, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 331 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 420.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (16 May 2023). 51% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 17 first-preference applications and 18 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressOreston Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL9 7JY
HeadteacherMrs Amy Chivers
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils331
Free School Meals (FSM)9.7%
School Capacity331 / 420 (79% 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.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Oreston Community Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.