Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11302 pupils

Mary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot, PL5 4LSWebsite01752773521

Good302 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils302

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

302 / 350 (86%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~38*

Head Teacher

Miss Lesa Garside

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2024

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

Avg 83%

5.5%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.5%vs 7.1% avg

Would recommend

70%vs 83% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence14.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support19.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication30 pupils (48%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health19 pupils (30%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (10%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)14

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils302

Free school meals16.9%

English as additional language3.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British91.4%

Indian2.3%

Black African2.3%

White Other1.3%

Mixed Other1.0%

Other0.7%

Asian Other0.3%

White Irish0.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

36 responses

Good progress★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Safe80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Informed70.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£4,962

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,438 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,489

Support staff£78

Premises£160

Energy£72

Learning resources£125

Income per pupil£4,671

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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