Manadon Vale Primary School

URN: 143307 • Plymouth PL5 3DL

Overview

Name
Manadon Vale Primary School
URN
143307
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hayley Gilbride (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01752705345
Website
Visit
Address
St Peter's Road, Plymouth PL5 3DL

Summary

Manadon Vale Primary School, located in Plymouth, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 416 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment, where education is viewed as an adventure. The ethos of the school is built around core values: active, reflective, resilient, healthy, collaborative, and curious, which guide both teaching and learning.

The curriculum at Manadon Vale encourages pupils to engage actively with their education, promoting independent and critical thinking. The school places a strong emphasis on mental and physical well-being, ensuring that students develop resilience and coping strategies in a nurturing atmosphere. This holistic approach aims to create a positive and fulfilling early educational experience.

Community involvement is also a key focus, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration among students, staff, and parents. Manadon Vale Primary School strives to create a cooperative learning culture, where everyone works together to achieve common goals and support one another in their educational journeys.

Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
416
Boys
199
Girls
217
FSM %
12.30
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-04-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 416 199 217 420 12.30
2024-09-11 416 206 210 420 15.40
2023-09-11 409 207 202 420 17.10
2022-09-11 409 207 202 420 17.10
2021-09-11 416 204 212 420 18.30
2020-09-11 419 219 200 420 14.30

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