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Oreston Community Academy
Plymouth·South West·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
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Oreston Community Academy is a primary academy in Plymouth, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Oreston Community Academy has 65% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 386 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.4%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.7%.
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At Oreston Community Academy, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
82% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.
Oreston Community Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Oreston Community Academy is 15.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Oreston Community Academy has 386 pupils on roll.
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Oreston Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Oreston Community Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Oreston Community Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
83/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
40/mo
48% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Plymouth area
4.8
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 23 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.