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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Plymouth, PL1 1TPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#12,656
of 13,686 nationally

About St Peter's CofE Primary School

St Peter's CofE Primary School in Plymouth is a smaller-than-average Church of England primary, with 177 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage: 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. This context is important for understanding the school's results. Despite its size, demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 35 applications for 18 places, making it officially oversubscribed. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the overall oversubscription ratio of 1.94 means families applying later or as a second preference face competition. The school offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which may help families secure a feeder route into Reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRendle Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 1TP
HeadteacherMarc Wheeler
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils177
Free School Meals (FSM)42.9%
School Capacity177 / 210 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballGymnasticsAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessDramaCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: st-peterscofe.plymouth.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Peter's CofE 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.