Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Compton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 9th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 June 2016, report published 18 July 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Pupils enjoy a very positive school culture. They are encouraged to take on responsibilities. House captains play their part in promoting good behaviour. In assemblies, pupils learn about values, such as perseverance and community. They put these into practice. The school benefits from ample outdoor space. Playtime is supervised well and managed fairly. Everyone is included in active play. Different groups of pupils take turns to use sports pitches and play equipment. Many pupils get involved in sports teams and events such as the half marathon. There are rich opportunities for children in the early years to develop their physical and social skills. The school makes skilful and creative use of its resources. Regardless of their different starting points, the children learn and develop while having great fun. Pupils and families place high value on the pastoral support they receive. This support helps them to overcome any difficulties, so that the children and pupils can focus on their education. The school is an aspirational place. Pupils' attitudes to learning are consistently strong. They know they are expected to aim high and many achieve very well.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, the wider curriculum is not taught with the rigour and focus that the school intends. Some learning activities do not help pupils to learn and apply the most important subject knowledge. The school should ensure that learning activities consistently help pupils to learn the most relevant subject content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
429 pupils on roll, with places for 436
Schools near Compton CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Hyde Park Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Oakshott
- Phone
- 01752771539
- Address
- Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JB
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 113416
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.