Elburton Primary School

URN: 138310 • Plymouth PL9 8HJ

Overview

Name
Elburton Primary School
URN
138310
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
79.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Keith Smithers (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01752404489
Website
Visit
Address
Haye Road South, Plymouth PL9 8HJ

Summary

Elburton Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Plymouth, serving 464 pupils with a capacity of 428. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can reach their potential. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mr. Keith Smithers and two assistant headteachers, prioritises collaboration among staff to deliver high-quality education and nurture the development of the whole child.

The curriculum at Elburton is designed to build foundational skills in oracy, reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring that learning is engaging and meaningful. The school offers a range of subjects, including science, humanities, and the arts, alongside personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE). Outdoor learning spaces and facilities such as a swimming pool enhance the educational experience, promoting physical and personal development.

Elburton Primary also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character building. The school encourages participation in after-school clubs, charity work, and initiatives that foster British values, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys and their roles in society.

Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
428
Pupils
464
Boys
251
Girls
213
FSM %
5.10
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2014-01-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 464 251 213 428 5.10
2024-09-11 465 242 223 428 7.00
2023-09-11 471 251 220 428 7.60
2022-09-11 471 251 220 428 7.60
2021-09-11 468 250 218 426 6.00
2020-09-11 474 247 227 409 5.10

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