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Pilgrim Primary Academy

Plymouth, PL1 5BQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#9,424
of 13,686 nationally

About Pilgrim Primary Academy

Pilgrim Primary Academy is a mixed state primary in Plymouth with 376 pupils on roll, operating below its capacity of 420. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage: 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 73 applications for 47 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.55. All 45 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning families who put Pilgrim first were successful, but the overall competition suggests it is a popular choice locally. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Rachael Saim. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 judged the school Good overall, with personal development rated Outstanding — a notable strength that parents appear to recognise.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxford Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 5BQ
HeadteacherRachael Saim
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils376
Free School Meals (FSM)41.0%
School Capacity376 / 420 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteDining HallForest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballFootballTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubScience ClubGardeningChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilgrim Primary Academy

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