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Pilgrim Primary Academy
Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.3 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
376
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, where 70% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in Plymouth. It boasts a high parent satisfaction rate of 89%, indicating a supportive community. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%, the overall academic performance places it in the top 36% nationally for expected standards.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
Good range of subjects
86%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.4%
Black African15.2%
White Other9.0%
Other7.4%
Asian Indian6.1%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.37438, -4.14633 · PL1 5BQ
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN144188
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pilgrimprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Pilgrim Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pilgrim Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Pilgrim Primary Academy a good school?
Pilgrim Primary Academy scores 79.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Pilgrim Primary Academy?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pilgrim Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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