Plympton St Maurice Primary School
89%
Capacity
186
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Plympton St Maurice Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Plympton St Maurice Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Rickard, it falls under Plymouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6793rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 65 in Plymouth.
Plympton St Maurice Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 15 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
Plympton St Maurice Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.8/5 from 13 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (38 responses).
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 Maurice Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, Plympton St Maurice Primary 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Plympton Hill, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL7 1UB |
| Headteacher | Christopher Rickard |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6793rd of 13,686
Nationally
646th of 1,469
In South West
37th of 65
In Plymouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
38 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Plympton St Maurice Primary School
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Contact Information
Plympton Hill, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL7 1UB
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