Old Priory Junior Academy
URN: 137876 • Plymouth PL7 1QN
Overview
- Name
- Old Priory Junior Academy
- URN
- 137876
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Catherwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752338199
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ridgeway, Plymouth PL7 1QN
Summary
Old Priory Junior Academy, located in Plymouth, is a mixed primary academy that currently serves 162 pupils, with a capacity for 240. The school operates under the ethos of "Let all that you do be done in love," which is reflected in its core values of collaboration, individuality, resilience, ambition, respect, and honesty. These values are integrated into daily school life, influencing relationships, learning, and collective worship.
The academy has received recognition for its commitment to physical education, achieving the Platinum School Games Mark. This highlights the school's focus on promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among students. The curriculum is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, ensuring that each child can thrive academically and socially.
Old Priory Junior Academy is part of the St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust, which enhances community engagement and collaboration with local schools. The school actively encourages participation in various clubs and extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of belonging and community among students and families.
The academy has received recognition for its commitment to physical education, achieving the Platinum School Games Mark. This highlights the school's focus on promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among students. The curriculum is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, ensuring that each child can thrive academically and socially.
Old Priory Junior Academy is part of the St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust, which enhances community engagement and collaboration with local schools. The school actively encourages participation in various clubs and extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of belonging and community among students and families.
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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)
Key details
- LA
- Plymouth
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 77
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 85 | 77 | 240 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 104 | 88 | 240 | 18.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 109 | 107 | 240 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 109 | 107 | 240 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 229 | 115 | 114 | 240 | 12.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 243 | 125 | 118 | 240 | 8.60 |
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