Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon PL5 2RB
10 reasons to choose Ernesettle Community School
Top line
Ernesettle Community School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 74. It is one of the best state primary schools in Plymouth and one of the 7 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
Ernesettle Community School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. It is an academy converter. The school is one of the 2 members of The Inspire Multi Academy Trust (South West). The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2019) inspection. It is one of the 5 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Plymouth LEA.
Average class size
Ernesettle Community School two or three classes per year, and an average class size of 28 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Ernesettle Community School ranks in the top 2% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 4% of schools.
The Ernesettle Community School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised thematically or by half-termly topics, with cross-curricular linking. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at Ernesettle Community School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Ernesettle Community School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Ernesettle Community School
King’s School, Plymouth (2.4 miles); Fletewood School at Derry Villas (3.1 miles); Plymouth College Preparatory School (4.1 miles).
Bishop Cornish Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles); Compton Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles); Hooe Primary Academy (5.1 miles).
Plymouth College (4.1 miles); St Joseph’s School, Launceston (22.6 miles); Sands School (26.6 miles).
Devonport High School for Girls (2.8 miles); Devonport High School for Boys (3.9 miles); Plymouth High School for Girls (4.2 miles).