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Victoria Road Primary

Plymouth, PL5 1RHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#10,673
of 13,686 nationally

About Victoria Road Primary

If you're considering Victoria Road Primary for your child, the parent experience is a mixed bag worth looking at closely. In the most recent Parent View survey, 56% of the 32 respondents said they would recommend the school, while 44% would not. That split is reflected in the detail: 84% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 91% felt their child is safe. But communication and support are more divisive. Only 56% felt concerns are dealt with properly (combining agree and strongly agree), and exactly half agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing. On behaviour, 72% agreed the school ensures good conduct, though 28% disagreed. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 30 applications for 20 places and 19 first-preference offers, giving a ratio of 1.5 applicants per place. That suggests steady local demand, but the survey numbers indicate that not every family feels fully on board.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTrelawney Avenue, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL5 1RH
HeadteacherCheryl Brake
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils181
Free School Meals (FSM)55.0%
School Capacity181 / 210 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 32 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsCricketGymnasticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Victoria Road Primary

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