Victoria Road Primary, Plymouth

In its own words: "Our visions and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Our Mission : 'Together we will...work with our children, families and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children.' Our Vision : 'Together we will ..."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We thank you for your interest in our friendly, caring school and extend a warm welcome to children, parents, carers and families of children who wish to find out more about us."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Victoria Road Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 64% 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 (50% in reading, 69% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Victoria Road Primary as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Victoria Road Primary are St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Marine Academy Primary (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 92% maths); Riverside Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); and Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Victoria Road Primary.

Victoria Road Primary is one of 18 schools run by Learning Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Victoria Road Primary (as of September 2025): 56% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (56%).

53.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 39 pupils (22.7%) received SEN support and 8 (4.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Victoria Road Primary had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Victoria Road Library (s-bound), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Victoria Road Primary stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Victoria Road Primary issued 3 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Victoria Road Primary are Marine Academy Plymouth (0.5 miles), All Saints Church of England Academy (1.2 miles) and Saltash Community School (1.5 miles).