Shakespeare Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Address | 400 Honicknowle Lane, PL5 3JU |
| School Website | www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1752312048 |
| URN | 145658 |
School Census
| Total | 433 |
| Girls/Boys | 212/221 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 178 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/11/2024 | |
| 17/05/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 14/06/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/11/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/05/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/06/2016 |
| 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 | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 2.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
All Saints Church of England Academy
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pennycross, , PL5 3NE