Shakespeare Primary School, based in Plymouth, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Shakespeare Primary School currently has around 458 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 25.1% 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.
| Address: | 400 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3JU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Menis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135351 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 458 |
| Number of Boys: | 233 |
| Number of Girls: | 225 |
| 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 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Primary School Wanstead Grove , PL5 2LY | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Primary School Chaucer Way , PL5 3EJ | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Primary School Ringmore Way , West Park PL5 3QG | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honicknowle Secondary School Honicknowle Green , PL5 3PY | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kitto Community College Honicknowle Lane , Pennycross PL5 3NE | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | - not rated | 900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive PL6 5ES | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.