Yealmpton Primary School
81%
Capacity
171
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Yealmpton Primary School
Yealmpton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Hams community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Yealmpton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Wilkinson, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9846th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 35 in South Hams.
Yealmpton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 18 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Yealmpton Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Hams, Yealmpton Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stray Park, Plymouth, South Hams, PL8 2HF |
| Headteacher | Samantha Wilkinson |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 171 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 171 / 210 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9846th of 13,686
Nationally
967th of 1,469
In South West
25th of 35
In South Hams
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
24
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stray Park, Plymouth
South Hams, PL8 2HF
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