Prince Rock Primary School
Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Prince Rock Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 11th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 17 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Prince Rock Primary School provides an excellent education for all pupils. Pupils have many opportunities to be successful, both in the classroom and beyond. The school buzzes with aspiration and enthusiasm. Pupils here feel safe, happy and have a strong sense of belonging. They are part of a special community where everyone wants to 'be the best we can be'. This is a highly inclusive school whose diverse population is celebrated and nurtured. The school's curriculum is broad, ambitious and relevant to the school community. Pupils achieve well academically. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those with English as an additional language (EAL) are effectively supported by knowledgeable and caring staff. As a result, pupils love coming to school and are highly motivated to learn. Children in Reception Year get off to an exceptionally strong start. The school ensures that children are surrounded by high-quality language with plenty of opportunities to learn new vocabulary and deepen their understanding of the world around them. The wide range of activities, trips and visits complement what happens in the classroom and ensures that pupils are prepared well for life beyond primary school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
405 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Prince Rock Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Road Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Oreston Community Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Mount Street Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Hanley
- Phone
- 01752257698
- Address
- Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9JF
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 143476
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.