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Widey Court Primary School

Plymouth, PL6 5JSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
97 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#3,810
of 13,686 nationally

About Widey Court Primary School

Ofsted's Parent View survey, completed by 177 families between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 93% of respondents would recommend Widey Court Primary School. That's a strong vote of confidence, and it's backed up by the detail: 99% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular in the area too. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 204 applications for 90 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.27 to one. Of the 97 first-preference applications, 89 received offers, so getting a place is competitive but far from impossible for families who live nearby. Parents also reported feeling well-informed, with 98% agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing and 98% saying they're aware of what their child will learn.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWidey Lane, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 5JS
HeadteacherShaun Nicholls
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils605
Free School Meals (FSM)12.6%
School Capacity605 / 630 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 177 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

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallDining HallICT SuiteArt StudiosGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballDanceAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Widey Court Primary School

Widey Court 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.