St Peter's RC Primary School
Brentford Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, PL5 4HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Peter's RC Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 63rd of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2010.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 February 2010, report published 1 March 2010
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
St Peter's is the hub of the community. Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. Staff set high expectations and model what these look like in all that they do. Staff, parents and pupils work in harmony to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils. Often, pupils join the school who have not been successful in other settings. These pupils settle quickly and achieve well. All parents who completed Ofsted's survey would recommend the school. Many parents comment that 'St Peter's is a lovely family.' Leaders prioritise pupils' personal development. A core feature of the curriculum is for pupils to learn about the world beyond Plymouth. Leaders ensure that pupils understand the challenges that society faces today. Leaders provide pupils with opportunities to play their part in tackling these challenges. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils' behaviour during learning and social times is very positive. Older pupils say that bullying was a problem in the past. They are confident that this is no longer the case. Pupils feel safe in school. One pupil told inspectors, 'No matter what the situation, adults will always help you.' Leaders and staff have put together a wide range of extra-curricular clubs. Pupils participate in and appreciate these opportunities. They enjoy being part of wider school life.
What the school should improve
- There are inconsistencies in leaders' approach to assessment. In some subjects, systems for checking what pupils know and remember are not precise enough. This leads to some pupils having gaps in their knowledge of the curriculum. Senior leaders need to ensure that teachers use what they know from assessment to plan the curriculum more precisely.
- Pupils in key stage 2 do not develop strong comprehension skills and knowledge. Consequently, some pupils do not read as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that the approach to reading is effective in improving older pupils' reading ability.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Peter's RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Knowle Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Shakespeare Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Ernesettle Community School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Rowe
- Phone
- 01752217010
- Address
- Brentford Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, PL5 4HD
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 140784
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.