Open State Primary Mixed

Pennycross Primary School

Arden Grove, Plymouth, PL2 3RL
420 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
28.10% FSM %
201 Boys
219 Girls
About Pennycross Primary School

Pennycross Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Plymouth and the surrounding area in Plymouth with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 420 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Stuart Tulloch-Thomas.

Information on Pennycross Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Plymouth
Region South West
Administrative District Plymouth
Parliamentary Constituency Plymouth Moor View
Ward Ham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076070
URN 113297
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julia Baldie Chair of Governors 20/05/2022 20/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Logan Carroll Governor 10/10/2024 10/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Christopher French Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by parents
Lt Col Wayne Melton Governor 07/09/2022 06/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kehinde Oyalowo Governor 13/06/2024 18/11/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Grace Russell Governor 02/05/2025 02/05/2029 Elected by parents
Councillor Kate Taylor Governor 10/10/2024 10/10/2028 Appointed by LA
Headteacher Stuart Tulloch-Thomas Governor 04/01/2021 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Pennycross Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Plymouth, Plymouth.
Pennycross Primary School has 420 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Pennycross Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Pennycross Primary School is Mr Stuart Tulloch-Thomas.
Pennycross Primary School is at Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, PL2 3RL, in the Plymouth local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Pennycross Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Pennycross Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Stuart Tulloch-Thomas
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, PL2 3RL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 113297
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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