Schools in Plymouth
Find schools in Plymouth with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.
Choosing a School in Plymouth
Plymouth has two selective grammar schools - Devonport High School for Boys and Devonport High School for Girls - both rated Outstanding and highly competitive. Entry is via the Plymouth 11+ test taken in September of Year 6. Popular family areas include Plymstock (strong primaries, feeds into good secondaries), Peverell and Mannamead (close to the grammars), and Plympton to the east. Plymouth City Council handles admissions for non-selective schools.
Primary Schools in Plymouth
Plymouth has good primary schools across the city. Popular areas include Plymstock, Peverell, and Plympton. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- Plymstock School
- Compton CE Primary
- Ford Primary School
- Woodford Primary School
- Boringdon Primary School
Secondary Schools in Plymouth
Plymouth has two grammar schools plus comprehensives. Grammar entry requires passing the Plymouth 11+ test. Examples include:
- Devonport High School for Boys
- Devonport High School for Girls
- Plymstock School
- Notre Dame RC School
- Plymouth High School for Girls
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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