St Peter's CofE Primary School
84%
Capacity
177
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Plymouth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marc Wheeler, it falls under Plymouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12656th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 65 in Plymouth.
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 18 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Plymouth, St Peter's CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rendle Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 1TP |
| Headteacher | Marc Wheeler |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.9% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 210 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12656th of 13,686
Nationally
1323rd of 1,469
In South West
62nd of 65
In Plymouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
38%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rendle Street, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL1 1TP
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