The short version
Average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 732
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Michael Antram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeechwood Primary Academy
Primary · 801m away
Woodlands School
Special school · 845m away
Oakwood Primary Academy
Primary · 979m away
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Thornbury Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Notre Dame RC School a selective school?
No. Notre Dame RC School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Notre Dame RC School's Ofsted rating?
Notre Dame RC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Notre Dame RC School?
Notre Dame RC School currently has 732 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Notre Dame RC School take?
Notre Dame RC School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Notre Dame RC School?
Notre Dame RC School is in Plymouth, PL6 5HN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Notre Dame RC School have a sixth form?
Yes, Notre Dame RC School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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