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 open primary schools. Of the 69 with a published Ofsted inspection, 9 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Glen Park Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Plymouth follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

69
Total schools
9
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
64.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Plymouth?
There are 69 open primary schools in Plymouth (closed schools are excluded). 9 of the 69 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Plymouth?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Plymouth is Glen Park Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Plymouth?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Plymouth?
Primary and secondary applications in Plymouth are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Plymouth council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.