Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 16th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2023, report published 4 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 October 2023
The school is welcoming to all pupils and families. Pupils are proud of their school. Their conduct and attitudes demonstrate the school's values of love and aspiration. Pupils are extremely polite and articulate. The school is unrelentingly ambitious for all pupils. School leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils. They ensure that pupils are ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils have a strong understanding of fundamental British values. They know the importance of democracy. Pupils believe strongly in tolerance and equality. They have an insightful understanding of different cultures and religions from around the world. As a result, pupils are respectful of people from different backgrounds. Leaders have created numerous roles for pupils to develop their leadership skills. Pupils in the school council work alongside school leaders. They make an important contribution to improving the school environment. Pupils have a range of opportunities to develop their own talents and interests. School leaders ensure that all pupils participate in a wide range of enrichment activities and feel successful.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not effective. Assessment is not used well to identify where pupils have gaps in their knowledge. This means the curriculum does not always ensure that pupils build their knowledge effectively. The school must ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
416 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widewell Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 49% met the expected standard |
| Thornbury Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Beechwood Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tameka Hue Hamilton
- Phone
- 01752301837
- Address
- School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7JW
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113493
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.