Oreston Community Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%

51%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

331 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals9.7%

9.7%, 16.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.1%

2.1%, 19.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.9%

13.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: orestonacademy.com (opens in a new tab)
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.