Prince Rock Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

405 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals31.9%

31.9%, 5.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language28.4%

28.4%, 6.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Prince Rock Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Salisbury Road Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Lipson Vale Primary School0.7 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard59% met the expected standard
Oreston Community Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good51% met the expected standard
Mount Street Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good59% 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
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.