St Peter's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has around 177 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39%. african pupils make up about 21.5% , followed by other white at 13.6%
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: | Rendle Street, Plymouth, PL1 1TP |
| Website: | www.st-peterscofe.plymouth.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01752667724 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Marc Wheeler |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148403 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 177 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 88 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.00% | 69 |
| African | 21.50% | 38 |
| Other White | 13.60% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.30% | 20 |
| Indian | 6.20% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 3,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG | - not rated | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | - not rated | 966 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW | - not rated | 1,093 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 | 1,374 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 | 328 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 | 432 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Plymouth Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.