Compton CofE Primary School, Plymouth
Compton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Plymouth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 73 schools in Plymouth with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Plymouth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Compton CofE Primary School in detail
Compton CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Compton C of E Primary School is a remarkable school. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible primary education for all our children. As a Church School, we have established a clear vision and a set of values which are embedded into our school culture and demonstrate our Christian Distinctiveness."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Compton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Plymouth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 87% in maths).
Getting a place at Compton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Compton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Compton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Compton CofE Primary School are Eggbuckland Vale Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); Hyde Park Infants' School (0.7 miles); Hyde Park Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 75% maths); and Manadon Vale Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).
Compton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Eggbuckland Vale Primary SchoolHyde Park Infants' SchoolHyde Park Junior SchoolManadon Vale Primary School
What parents say
103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Compton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).
Who goes there
6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 60 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 5 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Collins Park (e-bound), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Compton CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Compton CofE Primary School are Eggbuckland Community College (0.5 miles), Lipson Co-operative Academy (0.9 miles), St Boniface's RC College (1 mile) and Plymouth High School for Girls (1.1 miles).
Eggbuckland Community CollegeLipson Co-operative AcademySt Boniface's RC CollegePlymouth High School for Girls
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Compton is a welcoming place where children thrive both academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading and writing, and pupils develop strong attitudes to learning because they know they are expected to aim high. Staff provide excellent pastoral support to help families overcome difficulties, so children can focus on their education.
Key Strengths
- Clear and effective phonics teaching helps children learn to read, with extra support provided where needed
- Pupils develop into capable writers who can apply their knowledge creatively across different subjects
- Strong pastoral support helps pupils and families overcome difficulties so children can focus on education
- Excellent behaviour and high attendance, with a safe and supportive atmosphere for learning
- Well-designed curriculum that helps each pupil fulfill their potential, with good support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities in the wider curriculum do not focus clearly enough on the most important subject knowledge
- The school should ensure activities consistently help pupils learn the most relevant subject content
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with trusting relationships between pupils and staff and pupils feeling safe to share concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports teams, half marathon, house captains responsibilities
Compton CofE Primary School has maintained the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school benefits from a very positive culture where pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities and develop strong attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
6.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
103 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.8
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
31.6
KS2
11
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Compton CofE Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Compton CofE Primary School.
- DS ClubsAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Compton CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Compton CofE Primary School is in Plymouth; for families living there:
Apply to Plymouth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 16 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
434 pupils
420 places
14 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Plymouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Plymouth
Across Plymouth council
Places available
3,035
Applications
2,294
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Plymouth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
429
Total Pupils
217
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,638
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,047
Per pupil
£2348k
Total funding
£47k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
3.7%
Persistent absence
381
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Compton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Compton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Compton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Compton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Compton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Compton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Compton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Plymouth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Compton CofE Primary School?
Compton CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Compton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Compton CofE Primary School average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Compton CofE Primary School?
Compton CofE Primary School has around 429 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Compton CofE Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Compton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 3.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Compton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Plymouth's coordinated admissions process, naming Compton CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Compton CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: DS Clubs (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Compton CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 16 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Compton CofE Primary School?
Compton CofE Primary School is at Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)