The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 43% 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
36.4
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
59%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
17%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 88 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 28 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 594
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 42.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Ware
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorice Town Primary Academy
Primary · 388m away
Marlborough Primary Academy
Primary · 614m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 617m away
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Primary · 708m away
College Road Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · 1.1km away
Mount Wise Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ford Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is UTC Plymouth a selective school?
No. UTC Plymouth is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is UTC Plymouth's Ofsted rating?
UTC Plymouth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Plymouth?
UTC Plymouth currently has 594 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Plymouth take?
UTC Plymouth caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Plymouth?
UTC Plymouth is in Plymouth, PL1 4RL, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Plymouth have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Plymouth has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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