Widey Court Primary School, Plymouth

In its own words: "Widey Court Primary School is a community school for children aged 4-11. We are located on a historic site in the Crownhill area of Plymouth. We bring the staff, children and families together at our half termly events to enjoy some great activities."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school provides a positive and welcoming place for learning in the heart of Plymouth’s Crownhill community. It’s a safe and caring environment where children’s happiness is a priority - and where they are inspired to be their best. A warm welcome to Widey Court Primary School."

Coming up: an open day on Monday 26 October 2026, an open day on Monday 25 January 2027, an open day on Friday 12 February 2027 and an open day on Sunday 27 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Widey Court Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Plymouth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 102 families put Widey Court Primary School as their first choice and 193 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Widey Court Primary School are Manadon Vale Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Eggbuckland Vale Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths); and Compton CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 90% maths).

Widey Court Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Widey Court Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Connect Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

177 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Widey Court Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 74% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (74%).

12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 128 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 14 (2.3%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winsbury Court (n-bound), 70 metres away.

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

In August 2026, police recorded 114 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Plymouth (196).

In 2024/25, Widey Court Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Widey Court Primary School are St Boniface's RC College (0.3 miles), Eggbuckland Community College (0.4 miles), Notre Dame RC School (1.2 miles) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (1.2 miles).