The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
16%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 63 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Michael Antram
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManadon Vale Primary School
Primary · 373m away
Widey Court Primary School
Primary · 547m away
Courtlands School
Special school · 679m away
Eggbuckland Community College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Pennycross Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
King's School
Independent · 1.5km away
Shakespeare Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Boniface's RC College a selective school?
No. St Boniface's RC College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Boniface's RC College's Ofsted rating?
St Boniface's RC College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Boniface's RC College?
St Boniface's RC College currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Boniface's RC College take?
St Boniface's RC College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Boniface's RC College?
St Boniface's RC College is in Plymouth, PL5 3AG, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Boniface's RC College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Boniface's RC College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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