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Knowle Primary School
Goodgraded 23/06/2021Ages 2–11296 pupilsDoes not apply
Knowle Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Plymouth. The school has around 296 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/06/2021, Knowle Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Plymouth can view Knowle Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Plymouth (PL5 3QG), Knowle Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/06/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-24%
Expected standard (RWM)-24%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake53.8%
Free school meals53.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.9%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher16.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Plymouth
All schools in Plymouth →Mill Ford SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miErnesettle Community SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miBrook Green Centre for Learning0.4 miSt Peter's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miShakespeare Primary School0.6 miSt Budeaux CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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