Whitleigh Community Primary School
URN: 132215 • Plymouth PL5 4AA
Overview
- Name
- Whitleigh Community Primary School
- URN
- 132215
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Dyson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752706383
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lancaster Gardens, Plymouth PL5 4AA
Summary
Whitleigh Community Primary School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Plymouth, with a current enrolment of 346 pupils and a capacity for 420. The school prides itself on placing children at the heart of its ethos, fostering a strong connection with the local community. The leadership team, including Chair of Governors John Bale, is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
The curriculum at Whitleigh Community Primary is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on inclusivity and engagement. The school offers a range of educational experiences, including activity clubs and a dedicated focus on early reading and phonics. Additionally, the school is actively involved in promoting British values and community links, ensuring that students develop a well-rounded understanding of their role in society.
In June 2025, Whitleigh Community Primary School is set to join the Greenshaw Learning Trust, which aims to enhance collaboration and support for both staff and students. This transition is expected to provide new opportunities for growth and development within the school community.
The curriculum at Whitleigh Community Primary is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on inclusivity and engagement. The school offers a range of educational experiences, including activity clubs and a dedicated focus on early reading and phonics. Additionally, the school is actively involved in promoting British values and community links, ensuring that students develop a well-rounded understanding of their role in society.
In June 2025, Whitleigh Community Primary School is set to join the Greenshaw Learning Trust, which aims to enhance collaboration and support for both staff and students. This transition is expected to provide new opportunities for growth and development within the school 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 | 346 | 164 | 182 | 420 | 42.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 365 | 179 | 186 | 420 | 48.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 401 | 201 | 200 | 420 | 45.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 401 | 201 | 200 | 420 | 45.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 402 | 210 | 192 | 420 | 43.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 411 | 224 | 187 | 420 | 37.20 |
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