Tor Bridge Primary School
Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tor Bridge Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 3rd of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2023, report published 30 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils thrive at Tor Bridge Primary School. They benefit from an ambitious and meticulously planned curriculum. This provides them with detailed knowledge, increased self-belief and a broad understanding of the wider world. The school believes there are no limits or barriers to what pupils can achieve. As a result, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps. Pupils love coming to school. Parents and carers say they are very fortunate that their children attend Tor Bridge. They describe it as a special community. Pupils are proud of their school. They give their best in all aspects of school life. Children in Reception Year get off to a flying start. They learn in a safe and stimulating environment. Pupils' conduct is exemplary. Classrooms are disruption free and pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They are taught how to engage in sophisticated discussion and debate. Pupils have many enriching experiences during their time at school. For example, they visit London and participate in the 'Ten Tors' walking challenge. Pupils develop strong leadership qualities by joining the pupil parliament, being lunchtime leaders or house captains, for example.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Tor Bridge Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Leigham Primary School | 0.5 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 |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Nicola Cardew
- Phone
- 01752964010
- Address
- Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8EE
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 147263
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.