Old Priory Junior Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Address | Ridgeway, PL7 1QN |
| School Website | www.oldpriory.com/ |
| Telephone | 1752338199 |
| URN | 137876 |
School Census
| Total | 206 |
| Girls/Boys | 96/110 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.6%/53.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 34 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Good |
| 24/09/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 27 May 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 September 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 March 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 June 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 June 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 February 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 October 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 10 August 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -5.4 |
| Maths Progress | -3.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -3.3 |
| Writing Progress | -3.7 |
| Maths Progress | -3.5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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Longcause Community Special School
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