Weston Mill Community Primary Academy 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy currently has around 207 pupils on roll, which is about 49% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 50.0% 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 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ferndale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EL |
| Website: | www.westonmill.plymouth.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01752365250 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Lenszner |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143310 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 207 |
| Number of Boys: | 101 |
| Number of Girls: | 106 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.00% | 176 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary School Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Prospect Community School Cookworthy Road , North Prospect PL2 2JS | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barne Barton School Roberts Road , Barne Barton PL5 1DL | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamarside Community College Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 1out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.