Yealmpton Primary School
Stray Park, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2HFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Yealmpton Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 10th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 30 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Pupils at Yealmpton Primary School are part of a warm, caring community. They relish the opportunity to be 'the best you can be' in all aspects of school life. Pupils are polite towards their peers and adults alike. They follow their '5Bs' and are highly respectful and kind. Pupils enjoy the rewards that they receive in recognition of what they have done well, in particular reaching 'gold' and taking home 'golden tickets'. They attend school regularly and on time. Pupils approach their learning positively. They benefit from an ambitious curriculum, which is enhanced by local visits and experiences. For example, in geography, pupils enjoy participating in fieldwork visits. Pupils' sporting and musical talents are well considered. Extra-curricular clubs, such as choir, street dance, cricket and gymnastics, contribute towards this. Parents and carers who responded to the online survey, Ofsted Parent View, agree that their children 'thrive'. Pupils have opportunities to develop responsibilities in their school. School councillors are elected by their peers and are part of decision-making. For example, a recent 'buddy bench' has been successful in ensuring that all pupils have friends and games to play with at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Pupils also engage positively with their local community.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers' use of assessment does not determine how well pupils have learned the curriculum. As a result, some pupils develop misconceptions or have gaps in their learning. Leaders should ensure that the assessment staff undertake is used to identify and remedy any deficits in pupils' learning.
- The curriculum to develop some aspects of pupils' personal development is not yet as well considered as others. Therefore, pupils find it difficult to discuss and understand religious beliefs and cultures and their significance in modern Britain. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum to develop pupils' SMSC and religious education is coherently planned and implemented consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Yealmpton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Sherford Vale School & Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Holbeton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Wilkinson
- Phone
- 01752880446
- Address
- Stray Park, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2HF
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 136635
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.