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Pomphlett Primary School

Plymouth, PL9 7ESPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2612 of 13,686 nationally

About Pomphlett Primary School

Pomphlett Primary School is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11 in Plymouth, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 414 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating at near-full occupancy, leaving very little slack in the system. The demand is tangible: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 86 applications for just 45 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.91, and all 44 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That means if you put Pomphlett as your first choice, you have a strong chance, but the overall numbers show it is a sought-after school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively mixed but not disadvantaged intake compared with some other Plymouth primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHoward Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL9 7ES
HeadteacherClaire Makelis
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity414 / 420 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceAthleticsRoundersNetballCricketFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChessArt ClubChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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