Pilgrim Primary Academy
Oxford Street, Plymouth, PL1 5BQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pilgrim Primary Academy is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 32nd of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2025, report published 5 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pilgrim Primary Academy gives pupils the confidence to aspire to ambitious futures. During their time at the school, pupils' eyes are opened to a range of possibilities. For example, going to university and thinking about careers with employers such as the Royal Navy. The school has close links with local sports clubs who provide good role models. Pupils enjoy learning in a positive environment. Their pastoral and academic needs are well understood. Pupils thrive due to the supportive relationships they develop with staff. They learn to love reading and are resilient when this is tricky. Everyone benefits from the 'marvellous manners' that pupils show. Children are taught how to behave and learn well together from Reception Year. Staff are quick to offer praise and rewards for the behaviours they want to see. They recognise new 'behaviour champions' each day. Diversity is celebrated exceptionally well. Many different nationalities and languages are represented in the school community. The school taps into the richness and learning opportunities that this provides. Pupils are committed to treating others how they would like to be treated. Religious festivals are accommodated with kindness and understanding. Pupils enjoy learning about different traditions and cultures.
What the school should improve
- Some aspects of the curriculum for children in the early years are less well developed than others. Although children build up their knowledge of literacy and mathematics well, they do not learn as much as they could from the wider curriculum. The trust should continue to develop the early years curriculum to support children to learn key knowledge and vocabulary in readiness for key stage 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
361 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Pilgrim Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Fletewood School and Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Antony Goodwin
- Phone
- 01752225319
- Address
- Oxford Street, Plymouth, PL1 5BQ
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 144188
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.