Ernesettle Community School

URN: 142545 • Plymouth PL5 2RB

Overview

Name
Ernesettle Community School
URN
142545
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
65.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Olivia Bartlett (since 2025)
Telephone
01752201177
Website
Visit
Address
Biggin Hill, Plymouth PL5 2RB

Summary

Ernesettle Community School, located in Plymouth, is an academy converter catering to mixed-gender primary education for 554 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 525. The school has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, making it the first primary school in the South West to achieve this under the new inspection framework in November 2019. This recognition reflects the school's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

The school strives to transform community aspirations through a rich curriculum and a variety of resources and activities designed to prepare children for future educational challenges. The dedicated staff are qualified specialists in their fields, ensuring that each child receives focused support tailored to their individual needs.

With a significant percentage of pupils (31.90%) eligible for free school meals, Ernesettle Community School is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports all learners. The school actively engages with the local community, reinforcing its ethos of collaboration and shared success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact them directly.

Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
Capacity
525
Pupils
554
Boys
286
Girls
268
FSM %
31.90
Open date
2016-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 554 286 268 525 31.90
2024-09-11 557 295 262 525 33.10
2023-09-11 565 309 256 525 32.00
2022-09-11 565 309 256 525 32.00
2021-09-11 536 279 257 525 29.00
2020-09-11 505 267 238 508 25.10

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