Shakespeare Primary School
URN: 145658 • Plymouth PL5 3JU
Overview
- Name
- Shakespeare Primary School
- URN
- 145658
- 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
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cameron Lancaster (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01752312048
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 400 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth PL5 3JU
Summary
Shakespeare Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Plymouth, serving a diverse community with a current enrolment of 398 pupils against a capacity of 420. The school operates with a two-form entry system and includes its own nursery, providing a solid foundation for early education. With a focus on raising educational standards, the leadership team is committed to delivering a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum that encourages critical thinking and builds on prior learning.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, operating an open-door policy that invites parents and families to engage actively in the school community. Staff members are dedicated to maximising learning opportunities, ensuring that every child is challenged and supported in their educational journey.
Shakespeare Primary School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, aiming to enhance children's outcomes both academically and socially. With a belief that "all children achieve greatness," the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive and develop their full potential. For more information, visit their website at http://www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, operating an open-door policy that invites parents and families to engage actively in the school community. Staff members are dedicated to maximising learning opportunities, ensuring that every child is challenged and supported in their educational journey.
Shakespeare Primary School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, aiming to enhance children's outcomes both academically and socially. With a belief that "all children achieve greatness," the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive and develop their full potential. For more information, visit their website at http://www.shakespeare.plymouth.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) (sen)
- Kindness Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Reading Policy & Rationale (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms of Office (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
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 398
- Boys
- 200
- Girls
- 198
- FSM %
- 44.50
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 398 | 200 | 198 | 420 | 44.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | 203 | 207 | 420 | 42.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 433 | 221 | 212 | 420 | 41.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 433 | 221 | 212 | 420 | 41.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 433 | 228 | 205 | 420 | 37.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 440 | 222 | 218 | 420 | 30.80 |
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