The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.62
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,031
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 21.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Heather Lilley (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 304m away
Courtlands School
Special school · 412m away
Widey Court Primary School
Primary · 620m away
Compton CofE Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Manadon Vale Primary School
Primary · 976m away
St Boniface's RC College
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
King's School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eggbuckland Community College a selective school?
No. Eggbuckland Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eggbuckland Community College's Ofsted rating?
Eggbuckland Community College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eggbuckland Community College?
Eggbuckland Community College currently has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eggbuckland Community College take?
Eggbuckland Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eggbuckland Community College?
Eggbuckland Community College is in Plymouth, PL6 5YB, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eggbuckland Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Eggbuckland Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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