Best primary schools in Plymouth
Devon-context schools still need pairing with sector fundamentals. This ranking covers 69 primary schools in the Plymouth local authority. Postcode area PL7 has the highest average school score (68.7 across 8 schools), while PL2 sits at the lower end (40.8). 93% of ranked Plymouth primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Plymouth on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Plymouth comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Plymouth ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Leigham Primary School | 87.9 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Compton CofE Primary School | 83.9 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Old Priory Junior Academy | 82.1 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Widey Court Primary School | 80.3 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Salisbury Road Primary School | 80 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Pilgrim Primary Academy | 79.2 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Manadon Vale Primary School | 78.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Woodford Primary School | 76.3 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Boringdon Primary School | 76 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Pennycross Primary School | 75.8 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | St Edward's CofE Primary School | 69.1 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Hooe Primary Academy | 67.5 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Goosewell Primary Academy | 66.8 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | 64.4 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 64 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Morley Meadow Primary School | 60.7 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Riverside Community Primary School | 60.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Yealmpstone Farm Primary School | 59.9 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | The Cathedral School of St Mary | 59.1 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Knowle Primary School | 58.9 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Plymouth
What is the best primary school in Plymouth?
Glen Park Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Plymouth (LocaleIQ score 98.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 92% · higher 19%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Plymouth primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Plymouth?
Devonport High School for Girls tops the Plymouth secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.7). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 73.8. See the full secondary school ranking for Plymouth for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Plymouth have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Plymouth: Glen Park Primary School (KS2 expected 92%, higher 19%); Marine Academy Primary (KS2 expected 88%, higher 22%); Elburton Primary School (KS2 expected 77%, higher 13%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Plymouth are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
9 primary schools in the Plymouth ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Glen Park Primary School, Marine Academy Primary, Elburton Primary School, Ernesettle Community School, Tor Bridge Primary School, and 4 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Plymouth?
This ranking covers 69 primary schools in the Plymouth comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Plymouth has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, PL7 has the strongest cluster — 68.7 average across 8 ranked primary schools. PL2 sits at the lower end (40.8 average). Devon-context schools still need pairing with sector fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.