St Edward's CofE Primary School

About St Edward's CofE Primary School

St Edward's CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Plymouth, currently home to 208 pupils against a capacity of 216, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools in the area. Demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 54 applications for just 18 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of three applicants per place. Of those, 16 were first-preference applications, and 16 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who put it first got a spot, but competition for remaining places is fierce. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and it serves a mixed cohort of boys and girls up to Year 6.

Academically, St Edward's performs solidly within Plymouth. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the local authority average of 63%. The school ranks 27th out of 65 primary schools in Plymouth, placing it in the top half of the local league table. Looking at individual subjects, 81% met expectations in both maths and writing, while 72% did so in reading. At the higher standard, 22% achieved greater depth in maths, 31% in reading and 13% in writing, with 9% hitting the higher bar across all three. Average scaled scores were 106 in both reading and maths. Ofsted last conducted a graded inspection in 2020, rating the school Good overall, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with Good judgements across all categories including early years provision, behaviour and leadership.

The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, art studios, a library, music rooms and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England character. Sports provision covers football, cross country, athletics, tennis and swimming, while clubs extend to choir, gardening, eco club, film club, coding and science club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health support, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. Parent feedback from a recent Ofsted Parent View survey, with 32 responses, was largely positive: 97% of respondents said their child is happy at the school, and 100% agreed their child does well. However, only 60% felt that concerns are dealt with properly, and 75% would recommend the school to another parent. This is a well-subscribed, mid-ranking primary that suits families seeking a Good-rated, church-affiliated school with a broad extracurricular offer and strong core results relative to the local average.

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