Yealmpton Primary School, Plymouth

In its own words: "I believe in the Yealmpton family and am passionate in my commitment to making the school develop and grow. Our team all work hard to develop and promote effective relationships with parents and I am passionate about making the Yealmpton Primary School family a happy one. The children are our most precious resource."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, gymnastics, multi-sports and dance.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Yealmpton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Yealmpton Primary School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Yealmpton Primary School are St Mary's Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); Sherford Vale School & Nursery (2.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and Yealmpstone Farm Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths).

Yealmpton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Yealmpton Primary School is one of 31 schools run by Westcountry Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Yealmpton Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stray Park (e-bound), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Yealmpton Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.