Ernesettle Community School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–11Mixed
Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2RB
Headteacher · Ms Emma Phillips/ Sally Riseborough
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Key facts
Pupils587Capacity 525
OfstedStandards maintainedInspected 8 January 2025
TrustThe Inspire Multi Academy Trust (south West)
Free school meals31.4%
Ofsted
Standards maintained
Ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025.
Last graded inspection, 19 November 2019:
- Overall effectivenessOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Plymouth council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in PlymouthNearby schools for the same ages
- Knowle Primary School0.3 mi
- St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy0.5 mi
- Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School0.6 mi
- St Peter's RC Primary School0.8 mi
- Marine Academy Primary0.8 mi