Oreston Community Academy
Oreston Road, Plymouth, PL9 7JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oreston Community Academy is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 55th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 3 July 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 16 May 2023
Pupils at Oreston Community Academy enjoy coming to school and love to learn. Relationships between pupils and adults are respectful and positive. Adults have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils respond well to these. They behave well in lessons and around the school. During social times, pupils of all ages play together well. They use the wide range of play equipment sensibly. Pupils are considerate of others. They understand that treating everyone equally is important. Pupils attend school regularly. They enjoy being part of the school community. They are proud of their roles of responsibility, including being a member of the school parliament, the 'Young Enterprise Team' (YET) and the eco-team. Pupils enjoy deciding how to spend funds to improve their school. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well here. From Nursery Year, children are curious and interested in what they are learning. They are keen to share their ideas and are proud of their work.
What the school should improve
- In the wider curriculum, assessment does not effectively identify what pupils know and remember or identify any gaps in their knowledge. Leaders need to ensure that there is a consistent approach to assessment, so that knowledge builds well and any gaps in pupils' knowledge are addressed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
331 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Oreston Community Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomphlett Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hooe Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Morley Meadow Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Prince Rock Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Goosewell Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Chivers
- Phone
- 01752402050
- Address
- Oreston Road, Plymouth, PL9 7JY
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 136380
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.