Drake Primary Academy is a primary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Drake Primary Academy currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Plymouth, PL2 2EN |
| Website: | www.drakeacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01752567649 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jacqueline Stephens |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144385 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 171 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 90 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.10% | 149 |
| African | 2.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary School 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | - not rated | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport Secondary School Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , Devenport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Technology College Park Avenue , Devonport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 1out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.