St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carys Lewis, it falls under Plymouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5777th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 65 in Plymouth.
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, St Andrew's Cof E VA 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Citadel Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 3AY |
| Headteacher | Carys Lewis |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.5% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5777th of 13,686
Nationally
532nd of 1,469
In South West
30th of 65
In Plymouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Citadel Road, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL1 3AY
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