Goosewell Primary Academy
Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Goosewell Primary Academy is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 36th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2019, report published 13 January 2020
- 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 25 March 2025
Pupils and staff are proud to be part of this inclusive and happy school. Staff form positive relationships with pupils and their families. Pupils demonstrate the high expectations the school has of their behaviour and achievement. They move around the school showing courtesy and kindness towards each other and adults. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They are keen to share their ideas and follow the guidance their teachers give them. Pupils value their learning. This same ethos is evident in the specially resourced provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Adults support pupils with SEND effectively. As a result, pupils achieve well. The school is determined that all pupils benefit from and play an active part in the life of the school and beyond. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the 'rise to greatness award' and believe that anything is possible. They take on leadership roles, including head students, active leaders and house captains. The school supports the many pupils from military families. They celebrate the 'Armed Forces Day' and run a field gun club, for example. Pupils enjoy supporting a range of different charities and know they can make a difference. These experiences help to prepare pupils for their future role as responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively to check for and correct pupils' misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge. This affects how well some pupils build knowledge over time. The trust should ensure that it supports teachers to refine assessment practices so that pupils build knowledge cumulatively and adapt the curriculum to address any gaps in what pupils know and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
394 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Goosewell Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomphlett Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Elburton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Oreston Community Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Morley Meadow Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Hooe Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Laura Warren
- Phone
- 01752482960
- Address
- Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 143826
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.