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Drake Primary Academy

Academy converter · Plymouth · PL2 2EN

Ages 4–11 · 136 pupils · Plymouth

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

66%

Overall absence

7.1%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)66%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.1%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
161

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

19

Places offered

19

1st-preference offers

19

Total preferences (any rank)
40
Preferred offers (top 3)
19
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill65%

136 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
136
Boys / girls
66 / 70
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
136 / 210 (65%)
Free school meals
44.9%
FSM pupils
61
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Reach South Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jacqueline Stephens

Location

Address
1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham
Postcode
PL2 2EN
Town
Plymouth
County
Devon
Local authority
Plymouth
District
Plymouth
Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Plymouth, Plymouth, 136 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 44.9%.

Open schools in Plymouth
113
Primary schools in Plymouth
76
Academies among open schools in Plymouth
71% (80)
Open schools in PL2
11
Primary in PL2
9
Open schools in Plymouth LA
107
Primary in Plymouth LA
69

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PlymouthNear PL2

  • Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL2 2DE · Plymouth

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM34.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • College Road Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Plymouth · PL2 1NS · Plymouth

    Ages 5–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM20.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Ford Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL2 1PU · Plymouth

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM42.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Morice Town Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM44.8%
    • Demand0.93

    0.5 miles away

  • Mayflower Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Plymouth · PL2 2NJ · Plymouth

    Ages 3–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM40.0%
    • Demand1.05

    0.8 miles away

  • Riverside Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Plymouth · PL5 1DD · Plymouth

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM52.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Victoria Road Primary

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Plymouth · PL5 1RH · Plymouth

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM56.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jacqueline Stephens
Telephone
01752567649
Website
www.drakeacademy.org

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