Boringdon Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Courtland Crescent, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Boringdon Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 13th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 14 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 November 2023

Pupils are proud of their learning. They are positive about their work and learn well. This positivity starts in Reception where children quickly develop confidence and independence. They sustain interest in activities well, which sets them up with the stamina needed for key stage 1. Throughout the school, pupils listen well to one another. They take turns and collaborate well. Pupils are polite and respectful. They know the rules and understand that their actions have consequences. Pupils feel that adults use the new behaviour policy consistently and fairly. If there are incidents that worry them, they trust adults to sort them out effectively. Relationships are strong. Pupils and parents value the pastoral support from the school. Robust management of attendance ensures that pupils come to school regularly so that they do not miss important learning. Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs and activities that broaden their interests. They know how being active helps their physical and mental health. They are proud of the charitable work they do. This contributes to their development as responsible citizens.

What the school should improve

  • A few curriculum subjects are not as developed as others. Where they are less developed, pupils do not learn as well. The school must ensure that all subjects are securely developed and embedded so that pupils know more and remember more across the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

386 pupils on roll, with places for 418

Eligible for free school meals8%

8%, 18.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.4%

4.4%, 17.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.7%

11.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Boringdon Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Mary's Priory Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Woodford Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Chaddlewood Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Plympton St Maurice Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Stace
Address
Courtland Crescent, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4HJ
Local authority
Plymouth
URN
142688

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.