The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.9
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
2%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 132 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,284
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 41.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Anita Frier (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScott Medical and Healthcare College
Secondary · Very close
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Primary · 493m away
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Primary · 690m away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 814m away
Wolsdon Street School
Independent · 933m 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
Is Stoke Damerel Community College a selective school?
No. Stoke Damerel Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stoke Damerel Community College's Ofsted rating?
Stoke Damerel Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stoke Damerel Community College?
Stoke Damerel Community College currently has 1,284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stoke Damerel Community College take?
Stoke Damerel Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stoke Damerel Community College?
Stoke Damerel Community 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 Stoke Damerel Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Stoke Damerel Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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