Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Meadowfield Place, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1XQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. It ranks 31st of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2011, report published 6 July 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2022
Pupils thrive in this friendly primary school. They show care for one another and are respectful of others. Pupils enjoy learning across the curriculum. This is shown in their books and in learning displayed around the school. Expectations are high for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils. Pupils are inspired by what they learn, leading them to think carefully about the world they live in. Pupils speak about the kindness they receive from staff and other pupils constantly. One stated that they feel 'warm and cosy' when they come to school. Pupils follow instructions promptly and behave well, in and out of lessons. Pupils feel safe. They are adamant that bullying is rare, and that if it happens, they trust adults to deal with it swiftly. One parental comment, typical of many, states 'I know my child is safe'. Pupils value the wide range of clubs that they are offered, including being part of the field gun team. They enjoy the trips organised by their teachers to support their learning. Parents appreciate the opportunities their children have to experience life beyond the local community.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not identified the essential knowledge they want pupils to know and remember across some foundation subject curriculums. This means pupils do not remember some of the key concepts. They are unable to build on prior learning and make connections between concepts taught. Leaders need to identify the essential knowledge pupils must know and remember across the school's foundation subject curriculums.
- When planning pupils' learning from some foundation subject curriculums, teachers do not know what the essential knowledge is that pupils should be taught. Consequently, pupils have gaps in their subject knowledge. Leaders need to support teachers to adapt the curriculum effectively so that pupils know and remember the important concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Glen Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Priory Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Esther Archer
- Phone
- 01752343411
- Address
- Meadowfield Place, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1XQ
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 113328
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.