Ernesettle Community School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2RBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ernesettle Community School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 6th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 November 2019, report published 12 December 2019

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

587 pupils on roll, with places for 525

Eligible for free school meals31.9%

31.9%, 5.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.5%

6.5%, 15.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.4%

19.4%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ernesettle Community School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Knowle Primary School	0.3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	73% met the expected standard
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	42% met the expected standard
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Peter's RC Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	41% met the expected standard
Marine Academy Primary	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	88% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Emma Phillips/ Sally Riseborough
Phone: 01752201177
Website: ecs.timat.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2RB
Local authority: Plymouth
URN: 142545

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.