Oreston Community Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Address | Oreston Road, PL9 7JY |
| School Website | www.orestonacademy.com |
| Telephone | 1752402050 |
| URN | 136380 |
School Census
| Total | 440 |
| Girls/Boys | 213/227 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.4%/51.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 33 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2023 | Good |
| 19/05/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/05/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 103 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |