Is Laira Green Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 52nd of 68 primary schools in Plymouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Laira Green Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 58% of pupils at Laira Green Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Laira Green Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Laira Green Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Laira Green Primary School

Bramley Road, Laira, Plymouth, PL3 6BP

Local ranking52nd of 68 primary schools in Plymouth

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

255

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 58.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 36

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 224
Boys: 102 (46%)
Girls: 118 (54%)
Capacity: 255 (86% full)
SEND: 20.5%
FSM Eligible: 49.1%
EAL: 10.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 17.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,013/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.9%
Black African: 6.8%
Asian Indian: 2.7%
White Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Asian Pakistani: 1.4%
Asian Other: 1.4%
Other: 1.4%

81.9%

White British

6.8%

Black African

2.7%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01752660427

laira.green.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk

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Bramley Road

Plymouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113278
UKPRN: 10073273
Establishment No.: 2640

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