Widey Court Primary School
Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Widey Court Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 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 September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 9 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Widey Court Primary is a large school with a warm, family atmosphere greatly appreciated by the families it serves. The school's values lie at the heart of school life. Staff and pupils consistently demonstrate these values in their attitudes and behaviours. The school is a safe, caring community where everyone feels they belong. Staff are aspirational and have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils try their utmost to live up to these expectations. They work hard and engage fully in their learning. As a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils enjoy school and their behaviour is exemplary. Staff deal with any very occasional incidents of poor behaviour effectively. Pupils trust staff to help them with any worries they may have. The school promotes pupils' personal development exceptionally well. Pupils develop self- confidence and build self-esteem. They enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular clubs. For example, the successful field gun club where pupils learn to work as a team and build resilience is very popular. By the time pupils reach the end of Year 6 they are well- rounded individuals who are thoroughly prepared for secondary education.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, checking of pupils' grammar and punctuation is not used well enough to identify errors. This means that pupils repeat grammar and punctuation errors and do not achieve the depth of writing the school expects. The school should ensure that staff accurately identify errors and misconceptions in pupils' writing in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
615 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Widey Court Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manadon Vale Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Compton CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Shaun Nicholls
- Phone
- 01752773909
- Address
- Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5JS
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 143309
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.