The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 292 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,607
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Koehler-Lewis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPomphlett Primary School
Primary · 513m away
Goosewell Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Goosewell Primary Academy
Primary · 822m away
Morley Meadow Primary School
Primary · 977m away
Oreston Community Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Elburton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hooe Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Prince Rock Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Plymstock School a selective school?
No. Plymstock School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Plymstock School's Ofsted rating?
Plymstock School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Plymstock School?
Plymstock School currently has 1,607 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plymstock School take?
Plymstock School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Plymstock School?
Plymstock School is in Plymouth, PL9 9AZ, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plymstock School have a sixth form?
Yes, Plymstock School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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