Shaugh Prior Primary School
URN: 113262 • Plymouth PL7 5HA
Overview
- Name
- Shaugh Prior Primary School
- URN
- 113262
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leanne Penhallurick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752839373
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shaugh Prior, Plymouth PL7 5HA
Summary
Shaugh Prior Primary School is a small community school located in Plymouth, Devon, with a current enrolment of 29 pupils and a capacity of 56. The school is part of the Moorsway Federation, which includes two other primary schools. It aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, guided by core values of trust, perseverance, compassion, forgiveness, and truthfulness.
The school focuses on delivering a rich and challenging curriculum designed to stimulate a love of learning among students. Staff members are committed to ensuring that each child is valued as an individual, encouraging them to achieve their personal best in a supportive atmosphere. The leadership team prioritises children's well-being and strives to prepare them for future educational opportunities.
Due to declining pupil numbers, it has been announced that from September 2025, remaining students will be educated at Cornwood Primary School. This transition aims to ensure that all children continue to receive quality education within the federation. For more information, visit the school's website at [Moorsway Federation](http://www.moorswayfederation.org.uk).
The school focuses on delivering a rich and challenging curriculum designed to stimulate a love of learning among students. Staff members are committed to ensuring that each child is valued as an individual, encouraging them to achieve their personal best in a supportive atmosphere. The leadership team prioritises children's well-being and strives to prepare them for future educational opportunities.
Due to declining pupil numbers, it has been announced that from September 2025, remaining students will be educated at Cornwood Primary School. This transition aims to ensure that all children continue to receive quality education within the federation. For more information, visit the school's website at [Moorsway Federation](http://www.moorswayfederation.org.uk).
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Primary School Admissions (other)
- Primary School Admissions (other)
- Primary School Admissions (other)
- More info (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elburton Primary School (79.1)
- Hyde Park Infants' School (76.0)
- Glen Park Primary School (74.8)
- Boringdon Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 56 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 26 | 11 | 15 | 56 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 56 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 56 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 56 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 56 | 12.90 |
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