Best Primary Schools in Plymouth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 69 schools across Plymouth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Plymouth has 69 primary schools, of which 9 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 59 rated Good — 99% of primary schools in Plymouth are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Glen Park Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Plymouth follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

69
Total schools
9
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
64.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Glen Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Marine Academy Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 Tor Bridge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. Mayflower Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
5. Ernesettle Community School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. Prince Rock Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. High View School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
8. Compton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
9. Chaddlewood Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Pennycross Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Widey Court Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Boringdon Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. Woodford Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. Riverside Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Salisbury Road Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Manadon Vale Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Hooe Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Plymouth?
There are 69 primary schools in Plymouth, of which 9 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Plymouth?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Plymouth is Glen Park Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Plymouth?
Primary and secondary school applications in Plymouth are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Plymouth council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Plymouth?
13% of primary schools in Plymouth are rated Outstanding and 86% are rated Good. 69.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.