The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 24.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
24.7
19.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 511
- Capacity
- 44%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Head
- Mr Peter Watts (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHyde Park Infants' School
Primary · Very close
Plymouth High School for Girls
Secondary · 656m away
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
Independent · 845m away
Mount Street Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Lipson Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Salisbury Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Plymouth College a selective school?
No. Plymouth College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Plymouth College?
Plymouth College currently has 511 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plymouth College take?
Plymouth College caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Plymouth College?
Plymouth College is in PL4 6RN, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plymouth College have a sixth form?
Yes, Plymouth College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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