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Mount Wise Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Mount Wise Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 258 pupils, and a capacity of 246 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

258

Pupils

246

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Mount Wise Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Mount Wise Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Plymouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 258 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 246 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Mount Wise Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
James Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4LA
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
49.3% of pupils
DfE URN
145656

Other Primary Schools in Plymouth

If Mount Wise Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mount Wise Community Primary School

Is Mount Wise Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Mount Wise Community Primary School currently has 258 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 246 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mount Wise Community Primary School?

Admission to Mount Wise Community Primary School is managed by Plymouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Mount Wise Community Primary School cover?

Mount Wise Community Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mount Wise Community Primary School?

Mount Wise Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.