St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Citadel Road, Plymouth, PL1 3AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 28th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 29 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
St Andrews is a vibrant and enriching place. There are many different nationalities and languages represented among the pupil body. Pupils respect and celebrate one another's differences. They are proud of their multicultural school. Pupils enjoy welcoming their parents and carers into school to share in their learning and their success. There are regular events and clubs that parents are invited to attend. For example, during the inspection, Year 4 pupils presented their learning on the Stone Age to an audience of parents. From the start of the Reception Year, children learn about the school's Christian values. Leaders are determined to help each child live life to the full. They do this by teaching them the knowledge and behaviours they need to get the most out of school. Bullying is rare. Leaders are keen to follow up any incidents they learn about. There is a purposeful atmosphere in lessons. Many pupils learn confidently and are excited to participate. Some pupils have had disrupted lives before joining the school, causing them to fall behind with their education. The school meets the needs of these pupils well, providing a safe and focused environment where they can begin to catch up.
What the school should improve
- The behaviour of pupils during social times is not managed as well as it could be. A minority of pupils do not behave well or include others. Leaders should ensure that pupils are more considerate of one another at break and lunchtime. This will further strengthen relationships in the school.
- Several leaders are new to their roles, therefore their plans to develop the school's systems and procedures are not yet fully formed. In some aspects of the school's work, governors do not have the range of information they need to hold leaders to account effectively. Leaders and governors should work together to strengthen their strategic oversight.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 47% met the expected standard |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| High Street Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Carys Lewis
- Phone
- 01752201660
- Address
- Citadel Road, Plymouth, PL1 3AY
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 113417
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.