Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
53%
Capacity
95
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 95 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Catherwood, it falls under Plymouth local authority.
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 18 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 8 Market Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL7 1QW |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Catherwood |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 95 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.7% |
| School Capacity | 95 / 180 (53% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
8 Market Road, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL7 1QW
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