Tor Bridge Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

211 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals28.4%

28.4%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.5%

17.5%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Tor Bridge Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Thornbury Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good56% met the expected standard
Leigham Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding67% met the expected standard
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
St Edward's CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Outstanding59% 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
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.