Located in Plymouth, Pilgrim Primary Academy is a primary school, 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.
Pilgrim Primary Academy currently has around 376 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 41.0% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.4%. african pupils make up about 15.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Oxford Street, Plymouth, PL1 5BQ |
| Website: | https://www.pilgrimprimary.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01752225319 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachael Saim |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144188 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 376 |
| Number of Boys: | 201 |
| Number of Girls: | 175 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.40% | 182 |
| African | 15.20% | 57 |
| Other White | 9.00% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.40% | 28 |
| Indian | 6.10% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 3.20% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 7 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 3,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Primary School Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG | - not rated | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,645 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 | 882 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 625 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Plymouth Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 701 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.