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Prince Rock Primary School

Plymouth, PL4 9JFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,926
of 13,686 nationally

About Prince Rock Primary School

Prince Rock Primary School sits comfortably above the Plymouth local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a LA average of 63%. That eight-point gap places the school 24th out of 65 primary schools in the city, putting it in the top half of Plymouth’s state primaries. More striking is the school’s Ofsted rating: it was judged Outstanding across every category in its June 2024 inspection, from quality of education and behaviour to early years provision and leadership. Only nine of the 69 primary schools in Plymouth currently hold that top grade, so Prince Rock is in select company. The school has maintained this standard over time — its previous inspection in 2013 also awarded Outstanding overall. For parents looking at Plymouth primaries, this is a school that consistently delivers well above the local norm.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEmbankment Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 9JF
HeadteacherLucy Hanley
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils405
Free School Meals (FSM)34.6%
School Capacity405 / 420 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceSwimmingCross CountryTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaCoding

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:10-17:45

Source: princerock.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prince Rock Primary School

Prince Rock Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.