Is Goosewell Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 December 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 35th of 68 primary schools in Plymouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Goosewell Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Goosewell Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Goosewell Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Goosewell Primary Academy 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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Goosewell Primary Academy

Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD

Local ranking35th of 68 primary schools in Plymouth

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 December 2019.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 404
Boys: 197 (50%)
Girls: 197 (50%)
Capacity: 630 (63% full)
SEND: 14.9%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 5.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 10.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Budget per Pupil: £2,730/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.5%
White Other: 4.3%
Black African: 1.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Black Caribbean: 0.5%

89.5%

White British

4.3%

White Other

1.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01752482960

admin@goosewell.plymouth.sch.uk

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Goosewell Road

Plymouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 143826
UKPRN: 10062014
Establishment No.: 2006
Trust: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST

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