Tor Bridge Primary School
URN: 147263 • Plymouth PL6 8EE
Overview
- Name
- Tor Bridge Primary School
- URN
- 147263
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Cardew (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01752964010
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eden Valley Gardens, Plymouth PL6 8EE
Summary
Tor Bridge Primary School, located in Plymouth, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 195 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school has recently achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from a previous inadequate grading. This reflects the school's commitment to fostering a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive, believe, persevere, and succeed.
The curriculum at Tor Bridge Primary is designed to prepare students for future learning, incorporating a variety of resources and activities. Recent initiatives include hands-on science learning in Year 1 and community engagement projects for Year 6, promoting kindness and social responsibility. The school also places a strong emphasis on celebrating student achievements through events like Celebration Assembly and Hot Chocolate Fridays.
Tor Bridge Primary is dedicated to supporting both students and staff, offering opportunities for professional development through partnerships with local teacher training institutions. The school actively engages with the community, exemplified by recent visits to local libraries and residential homes, reinforcing its ethos of collaboration and community involvement.
The curriculum at Tor Bridge Primary is designed to prepare students for future learning, incorporating a variety of resources and activities. Recent initiatives include hands-on science learning in Year 1 and community engagement projects for Year 6, promoting kindness and social responsibility. The school also places a strong emphasis on celebrating student achievements through events like Celebration Assembly and Hot Chocolate Fridays.
Tor Bridge Primary is dedicated to supporting both students and staff, offering opportunities for professional development through partnerships with local teacher training institutions. The school actively engages with the community, exemplified by recent visits to local libraries and residential homes, reinforcing its ethos of collaboration and community involvement.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Executive Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Staff Vacancies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- TIMAT (South West) (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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SOUTH WEST)
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 195
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 31.80
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 195 | 103 | 92 | 210 | 31.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 184 | 101 | 83 | 210 | 34.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 159 | 89 | 70 | 210 | 30.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 159 | 89 | 70 | 210 | 30.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 210 |
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