Ford Primary School
URN: 145652 • Plymouth PL2 1PU
Overview
- Name
- Ford Primary School
- URN
- 145652
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 35.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Sammels (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752567661
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cambridge Road, Plymouth PL2 1PU
Summary
Ford Primary School, located in Plymouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 192 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that prioritises quality teaching, high expectations, and family engagement. With a significant percentage of students (48.60%) eligible for free school meals, Ford Primary aims to address the diverse needs of its community through tailored support and innovative teaching strategies.
The school's vision focuses on cultivating curiosity and confidence among students while providing wider opportunities for learning. This is encapsulated in their four main aims: fostering curiosity, offering wider opportunities, responding to the needs of pupils, and developing confidence. The curriculum is aligned with the United Learning Curriculum, which emphasises entitlement, coherence, mastery, adaptability, representation, and character education, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education.
Ford Primary School actively encourages community involvement and values the partnership between staff, students, and parents. This collaborative approach is designed to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges.
The school's vision focuses on cultivating curiosity and confidence among students while providing wider opportunities for learning. This is encapsulated in their four main aims: fostering curiosity, offering wider opportunities, responding to the needs of pupils, and developing confidence. The curriculum is aligned with the United Learning Curriculum, which emphasises entitlement, coherence, mastery, adaptability, representation, and character education, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education.
Ford Primary School actively encourages community involvement and values the partnership between staff, students, and parents. This collaborative approach is designed to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges.
Useful links
- @davidsammels (other)
- @DBI_UK (other)
- @Mayflower_MCA (other)
- @MayflowerAcademy (other)
- Learn More (other)
- https://t.co/3vsjkssAx5 (other)
- https://t.co/ogcFG4jt5r (other)
- https://t.co/Z6IKAGykJY (other)
- Learn more (other)
- e4education (other)
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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 48.60
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 192 | 109 | 83 | 210 | 48.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 118 | 96 | 210 | 50.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 115 | 92 | 210 | 46.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 115 | 92 | 210 | 46.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 115 | 105 | 210 | 37.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 111 | 95 | 210 | 39.50 |
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