Salisbury Road Primary School
Salisbury Road, Plymouth, PL4 8QZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Salisbury Road Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 24th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 12 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils are enthusiastic about learning at Salisbury Road. They show exemplary attitudes to their learning. They take pride in their work, always striving to do their best. This contributes to them achieving well across the curriculum. Everyone has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils clearly understand these expectations and show high levels of respect. Pupils feel that staff are consistent and fair in managing behaviour. The support that the school provides for any pupils who struggle with their behaviour is highly effective. Pupils feel safe. They trust adults to listen to them and take effective actions if they are worried about anything. Children in the early years quickly settle and learn important routines. This sets them up well for learning. They develop confidence and curiosity due to the clear focus on learning when in the classroom and in outdoor areas. Children are highly motivated to take part in the activities. They independently use resources and learn to take responsibility for looking after them and tidying away. The school community is diverse and celebrates the many different cultures in the school. Pupils enjoy learning about world religions and traditions from one another and parent visitors. Pupils thrive together, understanding that people are different, and that this is a positive aspect of belonging to a community.
What the school should improve
- Plans for some pupils with SEND are not specific enough to meet their individual needs. As a result, these pupils do not make the progress that they could. This is because teachers are not clear enough about how to close the specific gaps in knowledge. The school must continue to develop individual plans and provision for pupils with SEND so that their individual needs are addressed, and they learn well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
395 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Salisbury Road Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Prince Rock Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Mount Street Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Fletewood School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ciara Moran
- Phone
- 01752660566
- Address
- Salisbury Road, Plymouth, PL4 8QZ
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 143615
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.