Oakwood 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.
Oakwood Primary Academy currently has around 273 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 33.0% 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 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Pendeen Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 6QS |
| Website: | www.oakwood-primary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01752775478 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jodie Chubb |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143305 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 273 |
| Number of Boys: | 144 |
| Number of Girls: | 129 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.50% | 228 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 4 |
| African | 1.50% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Junior School Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Community Infants' School Pendeen Crescent , Southway PL6 6QS | - not rated | 35 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widewell Primary School Lulworth Drive , Roborough PL6 7ER | - not rated | 556 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Community College Rockfield Avenue , Southway PL6 6DY | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Looseleigh Lane , Derriford PL6 5HN | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth Studio School Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey High School for Boys Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JT | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School 23 Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.