St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School
8 Market Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2023, report published 11 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 November 2023
The school's values of love, friendship, thankfulness, respect, perseverance, forgiveness and trust are shared by everyone. Staff know all pupils well, so relationships are strong. Pupils know they can speak to staff if they have any worries. The school has high expectations for all. Children in the early years follow routines very well. Pupils know the school rules of 'ready, respectful, safe'. They are kind to each other. Pupils move around the school calmly and socialise happily with each other. In classrooms, pupils understand why it is important to do their best. They enjoy earning rewards for making good choices about their work or behaviour, such as house points. Older pupils enjoy supporting younger children. Pupils enjoy trips and visits to places of interest, such as to the theatre. They take on responsibilities as house captains. Through roles such as these, they develop confidence and leadership qualities. Pupils participate in a variety of clubs and enrichment activities where they learn new skills These are carefully planned to develop their talents and interests. Pupils are proud to represent the school in competitions, such as for boccia and cricket.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers' use of assessment is not as well developed as it is in others. Therefore, gaps in pupils' knowledge of the curriculum are not identified. The school needs to ensure that the use of assessment accurately highlights gaps in pupils' understanding, so that these can be rectified.
Pupil numbers and mix
85 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Priory Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Boringdon Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Woodford Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% 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 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathryn Catherwood
- Phone
- 01752337912
- Address
- 8 Market Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QW
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 147277
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.