Goosewell Primary Academy
URN: 143826 • Plymouth PL9 9HD
Overview
- Name
- Goosewell Primary Academy
- URN
- 143826
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Warren (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01752482960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Goosewell Road, Plymouth PL9 9HD
Summary
      Goosewell Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in Plymouth, serving 404 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and motivated. The curriculum is designed to nurture individual talents and promote a passion for learning, ensuring that each child can achieve their full potential.
The academy emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, focusing on developing characteristics that support effective learning and life skills. The experienced staff work collaboratively with parents and the local community to create a supportive atmosphere, reinforcing the belief that education is a partnership between home and school.
Goosewell Primary Academy is part of the Reach South Academy Trust, which enhances its commitment to high educational standards. The school actively promotes an ethos of respect and collaboration, aiming to prepare students for future educational challenges while ensuring they feel happy and secure in their learning environment.
      The academy emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, focusing on developing characteristics that support effective learning and life skills. The experienced staff work collaboratively with parents and the local community to create a supportive atmosphere, reinforcing the belief that education is a partnership between home and school.
Goosewell Primary Academy is part of the Reach South Academy Trust, which enhances its commitment to high educational standards. The school actively promotes an ethos of respect and collaboration, aiming to prepare students for future educational challenges while ensuring they feel happy and secure in their learning environment.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Calendar (calendar)
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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 404
- Boys
- 207
- Girls
- 197
- FSM %
- 15.30
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 404 | 207 | 197 | 630 | 15.30 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 419 | 214 | 205 | 630 | 14.60 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 463 | 236 | 227 | 630 | 12.70 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 463 | 236 | 227 | 630 | 12.70 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 490 | 249 | 241 | 630 | 11.40 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 517 | 261 | 256 | 630 | 10.40 | 
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