Knowle Primary School
URN: 113277 • Plymouth PL5 3QG
Overview
- Name
- Knowle Primary School
- URN
- 113277
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cameron Lancaster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ringmore Way, Plymouth PL5 3QG
Summary
Knowle Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Plymouth, serving 327 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school operates under the ethos that "every child matters, every moment counts," which guides its commitment to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment. The staff are dedicated to fostering a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages each child to reach their full potential while promoting values of kindness, ambition, and community.
The school emphasizes the importance of a vibrant learning atmosphere where children are encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves academically. Knowle Primary School is committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring that every child receives high-quality teaching tailored to their needs. The school also maintains an open-door policy, fostering strong relationships with families and the wider community.
In addition to academic excellence, Knowle Primary School prioritizes the well-being of its students through various policies, including those on safeguarding, anti-bullying, and inclusion. The school is part of the Learning Academies Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing within the educational community.
The school emphasizes the importance of a vibrant learning atmosphere where children are encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves academically. Knowle Primary School is committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring that every child receives high-quality teaching tailored to their needs. The school also maintains an open-door policy, fostering strong relationships with families and the wider community.
In addition to academic excellence, Knowle Primary School prioritizes the well-being of its students through various policies, including those on safeguarding, anti-bullying, and inclusion. The school is part of the Learning Academies Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing within the educational community.
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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 | 327 | 179 | 148 | 420 | 39.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 327 | 179 | 148 | 420 | 39.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 327 | 179 | 148 | 420 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 327 | 179 | 148 | 420 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 327 | 179 | 148 | 420 | 39.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 327 | 179 | 148 | 420 | 39.40 |
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