What are Whitleigh Community Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 52% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Whitleigh Community Primary School take?

Whitleigh Community Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Whitleigh Community Primary School located?

Whitleigh Community Primary School is located in Plymouth, PL5 4AA, Plymouth.

How do I apply to Whitleigh Community Primary School?

Whitleigh Community Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

What is the largest ethnic background at Whitleigh Community Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 132215), 84% of pupils at Whitleigh Community Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Whitleigh Community Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

Whitleigh Community Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, PL5 4AA Website01752706383

Verified from official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Ages2 - 11

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Ages2 - 11

Capacity

420

KS2 Expected Standard

52% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

21 first choices for 45 places in the entry year

The applications and first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Whitleigh Community Primary School, before it converted.

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 39 schools across 11 local authorities; 18 of 18 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Henley Bank High School Yate Academy Crown Wood Primary School Stoke Damerel Community College Coombe Wood School Wallington County Grammar School

At a Glance

Places likely available (2026-27: DfE's figures for its predecessor, Whitleigh Community Primary School, before it converted). KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 52% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

The applications and first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Whitleigh Community Primary School, before it converted.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Nursery Classes

Yes

Headteacher

Mr Mark Dyson

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingIMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 7.9% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity317 pupils on roll — 75.5% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 72 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBudshead · Plymouth · Plymouth Moor View · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 43

Plymouth peer median: 48 per month

12-month total521

Top categories

Violent crime

270 (52%)

Criminal damage / arson

58 (11%)

Anti-social behaviour

43 (8%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 197 Plymouth schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)28

Source: DfT road safety data

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	5.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	5.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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Whitleigh Community Primary School: key facts

What are Whitleigh Community Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 52% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Whitleigh Community Primary School take?: Whitleigh Community Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Whitleigh Community Primary School located?: Whitleigh Community Primary School is located in Plymouth, PL5 4AA, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Whitleigh Community Primary School?: Whitleigh Community Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
What is the largest ethnic background at Whitleigh Community Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 132215), 84% of pupils at Whitleigh Community Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Whitleigh Community Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, PL5 4AA Website01752706383

Verified from official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Ages2 - 11

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Ages2 - 11

Capacity

420

KS2 Expected Standard

52% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

21 first choices for 45 places in the entry year

The applications and first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Whitleigh Community Primary School, before it converted.

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Whitleigh Community Primary School? Claim it

Part of — 39 schools across 11 local authorities; 18 of 18 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Henley Bank High School Yate Academy Crown Wood Primary School Stoke Damerel Community College Coombe Wood School Wallington County Grammar School

At a Glance

Places likely available (2026-27: DfE's figures for its predecessor, Whitleigh Community Primary School, before it converted). KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 52% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (Reception, 2026-27)

The applications and first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Whitleigh Community Primary School, before it converted.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Nursery Classes

Yes

Headteacher

Mr Mark Dyson

See more of Whitleigh Community Primary School

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingIMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 7.9% — above the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity317 pupils on roll — 75.5% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 72 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBudshead · Plymouth · Plymouth Moor View · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 43

Plymouth peer median: 48 per month

12-month total521

Top categories

Violent crime

270 (52%)

Criminal damage / arson

58 (11%)

Anti-social behaviour

43 (8%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 197 Plymouth schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)28

Source: DfT road safety data

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	5.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	5.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Whitleigh Community Primary School

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At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Air Quality

Nearby schools within 5 km

Whitleigh Community Primary School: key facts

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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Air Quality

Nearby schools within 5 km