St Edward's CofE Primary School
Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5STOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Edward's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 21st of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 March 2020, report published 11 May 2020
- 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 20 May 2025
Staff have high expectations of pupils. Pupils meet these in their academic achievements and positive behaviour at school. Parents and carers are supportive of the school. Many describe how well staff get to know their child as an individual. They appreciate the school's caring and nurturing approach. This supports pupils to feel happy and safe in school. The school's vision of 'curious, accepting, resilient and equitable' (CARE) is lived out by staff and pupils. Staff recognise pupils who demonstrate the values through rewards such as 'stars of the week'. Pupils learn the golden rule of 'treat others how you would like to be treated'. They show this through acts of kindness towards each other. Pupils have many opportunities to take on roles and responsibilities to support school life, for example as animal welfare leaders, sports leaders or members of the school council. Pupils are also proud to be selected as 'worship leaders'. They take a leading role in setting up the hall and welcoming their peers for assemblies. Pupils across all classes benefit from the experience of trips outside of school, often with a link to the environment. These include visiting the 'Eden Project', the aquarium and a local incinerator.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers do not use the information gained through checking pupils' understanding to address gaps in pupils' knowledge or to extend their learning further. As a result, some pupils do not develop their knowledge as successfully as they could. The school should ensure that assessment information is used purposefully in supporting pupils to know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 216
Schools near St Edward's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Austin Farm Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Leigham Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Case
- Phone
- 01752705130
- Address
- Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5ST
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 142443
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.