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
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.
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.
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- Mr John Senior (sen)
- SEND (sen)
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- Calendar (calendar)
- Events and Further Opportunities (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Hyde Park Infants' School (76.0)
- Glen Park Primary School (74.8)
- Boringdon Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (70.2)
- Prince Rock Primary School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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