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Stuart Road Primary Academy

Plymouth, PL1 5LLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1652 of 13,686 nationally

About Stuart Road Primary Academy

Stuart Road Primary Academy has strong signals from the families who know it best. In the most recent admissions round for the 2025/26 school year, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 34 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. All 12 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, it was a realistic choice. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, serving children aged 3 to 11 in Plymouth, and has a nursery provision on site. With 186 pupils against a capacity of 210, it is not at full roll, but the oversubscription figures indicate steady local demand. The headteacher is Britta Nicholls, and the school has no religious character. A significant 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably above the national average and gives some context to the school's inclusive, community-focused intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPalmerston Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 5LL
HeadteacherBritta Nicholls
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils186
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity186 / 210 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceCross CountryAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubDramaFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: stuartroadacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Stuart Road Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.