Elburton Primary School
Haye Road South, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Elburton Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 5th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 19 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND) flourish at Elburton Primary School. The expertly planned curriculum enables pupils to enjoy learning and achieve very well. The school prioritises the development of pupils' character. Through the curriculum, pupils develop exceptionally strong citizenship skills. For instance, pupils articulate with knowledge the importance of free speech and the rule of law. They learn about democracy through voting for the school council. Pupils have a profound understanding of the importance of equality and mutual respect. Throughout the school, pupils demonstrate empathy, kindness and respect in their interactions with each other. Pupils enjoy a breadth of opportunities to develop their knowledge of the world beyond school. For example, pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as 'mini police officers'. Pupils develop their physical and mental health very well through swimming and a range of sports. They have opportunities to deepen their knowledge of science and technology through the STEM club. They develop their singing skills through the weekly singing assembly where they also practise their Makaton signing with expertise. Children in Reception Year develop their knowledge of the world through engaging with visitors such as lifeboat volunteers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
470 pupils on roll, with places for 428
Schools near Elburton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherford Vale School & Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Goosewell Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Pomphlett Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| Morley Meadow Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Keith Smithers
- Phone
- 01752404489
- Address
- Haye Road South, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8HJ
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 138310
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.