Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon PL3 5JB
10 simple reasons to choose Compton Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Plymouth.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Compton Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Plymouth and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Plymouth LEA.
On average, 30.8 pupils per class and 26.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 25% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and band. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2021.
Find another school near Compton Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
King's School, Plymouth (0.3 miles); Fletewood School at Derry Villas (1.4 miles); Plymouth College Preparatory School (2.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
High View School (0.8 miles); Mayflower Academy (1.8 miles); Ernesettle Community School (2.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Plymouth College (1 mile); Mount Kelly College (13.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Plymouth High School for Girls (1.2 miles); Devonport High School for Girls (1.4 miles); Devonport High School for Boys (2.4 miles).