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Hyde Park Junior School

Primary · Academy converter · Plymouth, PL3 4RH

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#8,579 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Hyde Park Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Jun 2023

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils336
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Yvonne Jones
TrustLEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authorityPlymouth
Opened01 Jan 2019
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146710.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolPlymouthEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%, similar to England, similar to Plymouth65%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.3%, worse than England, worse than Plymouth8%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Plymouth105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Plymouth105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Plymouth105105
Expected standard in reading77%, similar to England, similar to Plymouth75%76%
Expected standard in writing71%, similar to England, worse than Plymouth75%73%
Expected standard in maths75%, similar to England, similar to Plymouth75%75%
Pupils taking tests87--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils336
Girls165
Boys171
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.12.5%
First language not English18.2%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.360
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.6.7%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.47
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6
Average class size28

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
64.6%
African
7.4%
Other White
5.7%
Indian
4.8%
White and Asian
3.9%
White and Black African
2.4%
Other ethnic group
2.4%
Bangladeshi
2.1%
Other Asian
1.8%
Other mixed
1.5%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher29.5
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.9
Teachers (FTE)11.38
Teaching assistants (FTE)12.82
Support staff (FTE)18.4
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/258.2
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/258
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250.2

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolPlymouthEngland
Overall absence4%, better than England, better than Plymouth5.1%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.7.6%, better than England, better than Plymouth12.7%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.8%, similar to England, similar to Plymouth1.1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate1.4%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0.8%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Hyde Park Junior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryHyde Park Infants' SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miNot applicablePlymouth CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableKing's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryPlymouth High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miNot applicableFletewood School and NurseryOther independent school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryMount Street Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryCompton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryDevonport High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryPilgrim Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryLipson Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Hyde Park Junior School

What is Hyde Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Hyde Park Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 13 Jun 2023.

How does Hyde Park Junior School rank in England?

Hyde Park Junior School ranks 8,579 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Hyde Park Junior School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 62% of pupils at Hyde Park Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Hyde Park Junior School?

Hyde Park Junior School has 336 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Hyde Park Junior School?

Hyde Park Junior School had 360 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Hyde Park Junior School?

At Hyde Park Junior School, the average class had 28 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 29.5 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Hyde Park Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Hyde Park Junior School missed 4% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 7.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.