Laira Green Primary School
Community primary school in Plymouth (Plymouth).
KS2 RWM expected
58%
▼ 4pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
72%
▼ 3pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
64%
▼ 10pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
72%
same England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
95.4%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
19.5
▼ 1.2 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
42.7%
▲ 18pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
79%
220 / 280 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our Mission: To create an inspired community of learners who are equipped with the skills, experience and confidence they need for a happy and successful future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 113278
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1900
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Steve Baker | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebekah Birks | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Colin Bunney | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Kerrie Haughey | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Julia Hale | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Carolyn Glover | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Lenszner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Nick Rich | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2017 | |
| Kathryn Marie Thacker Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julie Jessep Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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