Marlborough Primary Academy
Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marlborough Primary Academy is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 37th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2023, report published 11 December 2023
- 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 1 November 2023
Marlborough is a welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils enjoy their time here and form positive relationships with staff. The school is ambitious for its pupils. There is a sense of togetherness and community spirit. Pupils are resilient when faced with challenges. They experience a well-planned and sequenced curriculum. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps. The school has high expectations of pupils' attitudes to learning and behaviour. Most pupils work hard in lessons and are polite and respectful to staff and their peers. However, a minority of pupils struggle to meet these expectations at times. This leads to some instances of low-level disruption in lessons or silly behaviour at playtimes. Nevertheless, pupils feel safe in school. They are confident to talk to an adult about any worries they have. Pupils appreciate the rewards they receive for demonstrating the school's values. For example, they receive medals and prizes in celebration assemblies or an invitation to the headteacher's tea party. Pupils take on leadership roles at the school. These include being head pupils, prefects, and sports ambassadors. The formal application process for such roles includes an interview, which develops pupils' confidence and prepares them well for similar situations in the future.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers do not use assessment well to check what pupils know and remember. Therefore, teaching does not remedy gaps or misconceptions in some pupils' knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that assessment supports pupils to build their knowledge and retain it in their long-term memory.
- Staff do not always apply the behaviour policy consistently. Therefore, a minority of pupils demonstrate some disruptive behaviour in lessons or during unstructured times. The school should ensure that all staff implement the agreed approaches to managing behaviour, so these incidents reduce.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
103 pupils on roll, with places for 244
Schools near Marlborough Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| Mount Wise Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Morice Town Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| College Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Parry
- Phone
- 01752567681
- Address
- Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NJ
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 143891
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.