Pennycross Primary School
URN: 113297 • Plymouth PL2 3RL
Overview
- Name
- Pennycross Primary School
- URN
- 113297
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Tulloch-Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752705137
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Arden Grove, Plymouth PL2 3RL
Summary
Pennycross Primary School is a community school located in Plymouth, serving a mixed-gender population of 420 pupils, which matches its total capacity. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child is empowered to become a confident and creative thinker. The mission statement emphasizes high standards and a broad, balanced curriculum designed to foster lifelong learning and citizenship.
The school’s leadership team, headed by Mr. Stuart Tulloch-Thomas, focuses on continuous improvement in teaching quality and pupil achievement. The curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, promoting both academic and personal development. Support staff, including family and parent advisors, play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience and ensuring the well-being of all pupils.
Governance at Pennycross involves collaboration among staff, parents, and the community to maintain high educational standards and address key areas such as pupil welfare and curriculum relevance. The school values parental involvement, encouraging families to actively participate in their children's learning journey.
The school’s leadership team, headed by Mr. Stuart Tulloch-Thomas, focuses on continuous improvement in teaching quality and pupil achievement. The curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, promoting both academic and personal development. Support staff, including family and parent advisors, play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience and ensuring the well-being of all pupils.
Governance at Pennycross involves collaboration among staff, parents, and the community to maintain high educational standards and address key areas such as pupil welfare and curriculum relevance. The school values parental involvement, encouraging families to actively participate in their children's learning journey.
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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 | 420 | 201 | 219 | 420 | 28.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 403 | 187 | 216 | 420 | 28.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 409 | 186 | 223 | 420 | 27.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 409 | 186 | 223 | 420 | 27.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 391 | 183 | 208 | 420 | 27.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 377 | 174 | 203 | 420 | 26.30 |
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