Plympton St Maurice Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Pupils at Plympton St Maurice are happy, enthusiastic learners. Pupils, including children in the Reception Year, love reading stories and creating their own versions. They relish learning a range of subjects and strive to do their best. There are high expectations for pupils to achieve well. From Reception Year to Year 6, pupils follow the routines of school well. They engage with their lessons and learn effectively. They speak confidently to each other. Children in Reception Year learn to take turns and to share well. At break and lunchtime, pupils play together cooperatively. The large field enables pupils to develop their physical health through running and gymnastics. It also supports their imaginative interpretations of the world around them. For example, pupils were observed conducting a funeral for a bumble bee. Pupils are very proud of their school. They value the leadership opportunities that they are given. For example, pupils experience democracy through voting for the school parliament. Other pupils hold the roles of eco-warrior and play leader with great pride. For instance, eco-warriors have implemented reusable glue sticks to eradicate plastic waste.

What the school should improve

• In a minority of subjects, the school has not ensured that the curriculum builds sequentially on pupils' prior knowledge. It does not develop and strengthen pupils' knowledge. As a result, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that the curriculum is as well sequenced as in other subjects.

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