Drake Primary Academy
URN: 144385 • Plymouth PL2 2EN
Overview
- Name
- Drake Primary Academy
- URN
- 144385
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- 46.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jacqueline Stephens (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752567649
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Plymouth PL2 2EN
Summary
Drake Primary Academy is a mixed academy converter located in Plymouth, with a current enrolment of 171 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and welcoming environment, encouraging strong partnerships with parents and the community. OFSTED has highlighted the dedication of staff in supporting pupils, ensuring that every child receives the help they need to thrive academically and personally.
The school promotes a creative and engaging curriculum, underpinned by its core values encapsulated in the acronym ROARR: Resourceful, Open, Aspirational, Resilient, and Reflective. Drake Primary Academy is committed to enhancing pupils' attitudes towards learning through the 'Visible Learning' initiative, which focuses on helping students understand their progress and learning goals.
In addition to academic development, Drake Primary Academy actively promotes fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and respectful members of society, prepared for life in modern Britain.
The school promotes a creative and engaging curriculum, underpinned by its core values encapsulated in the acronym ROARR: Resourceful, Open, Aspirational, Resilient, and Reflective. Drake Primary Academy is committed to enhancing pupils' attitudes towards learning through the 'Visible Learning' initiative, which focuses on helping students understand their progress and learning goals.
In addition to academic development, Drake Primary Academy actively promotes fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and respectful members of society, prepared for life in modern Britain.
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- Governor Login (governance)
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
- 210
- Pupils
- 171
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 90
- FSM %
- 43.30
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 171 | 81 | 90 | 210 | 43.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 173 | 84 | 89 | 210 | 40.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 187 | 101 | 86 | 210 | 36.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 187 | 101 | 86 | 210 | 36.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 101 | 94 | 210 | 32.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 105 | 99 | 210 | 26.00 |
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