The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 74 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
42% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Anita Frier
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStoke Damerel Community College
Secondary · Very close
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Primary · 497m away
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Primary · 693m away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 818m away
Wolsdon Street School
Independent · 937m away
Chapel Bridge School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Primary · 1.1km away
College Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scott Medical and Healthcare College's Ofsted rating?
Scott Medical and Healthcare College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scott Medical and Healthcare College?
Scott Medical and Healthcare College currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scott Medical and Healthcare College take?
Scott Medical and Healthcare College caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Scott Medical and Healthcare College?
Scott Medical and Healthcare College is in Plymouth, PL3 4BD, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scott Medical and Healthcare College have a sixth form?
Yes, Scott Medical and Healthcare College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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