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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Plymouth, PL7 1QWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement in 2017. The inspection report shows particular strength in the early years provision, which was judged Outstanding. The quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all rated Good. This upward trajectory is the most telling academic story here: a small primary school that has demonstrably raised its game. With just 95 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, the school is operating well below its potential size, which may allow for more individual attention than a full school might offer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address8 Market Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL7 1QW
HeadteacherKathryn Catherwood
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils95
Free School Meals (FSM)13.7%
School Capacity95 / 180 (53% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessGardeningChoirEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: plymptonstmaryinfants.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.