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Wembury Primary School

South Hams, PL9 0EBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,533
of 13,686 nationally

About Wembury Primary School

Wembury Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit comfortably above the Devon local authority average, marking it as a stronger-than-typical choice for families in the South Hams area. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 57%, Wembury achieves 69% — a twelve-point gap that places it well above the county norm. This isn’t a school coasting on a single strong subject either: reading (85% expected, 46% at a higher standard) and maths (81% expected) both outperform the wider picture, with maths scores averaging 107 and reading 110. The school’s ranking reflects this consistency — 15th out of 35 primary schools in South Hams, and in the top third nationally. It’s worth noting that Wembury’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2022, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership, management and early years provision all rated Good. That’s a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2011, when overall effectiveness was Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKnighton Road, Plymouth, South Hams, PL9 0EB
HeadteacherSamantha Wilkinson
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)6.8%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryDining HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsCricketDanceFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubFilm ClubCodingGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wembury Primary School

Wembury 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.