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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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