Best schools in Plymouth
Devon-context schools still need pairing with sector fundamentals. This ranking covers 88 schools in the Plymouth local authority. Postcode area PL4 has the highest average school score (63.6 across 7 schools), while PL5 sits at the lower end (39.6). 91% of ranked Plymouth schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Plymouth on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Plymouth comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Plymouth ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | 91.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 12 | Chaddlewood Primary School | 89.7 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Leigham Primary School | 87.9 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Plymouth High School for Girls | 85.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Compton CofE Primary School | 83.9 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Old Priory Junior Academy | 82.1 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Widey Court Primary School | 80.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Salisbury Road Primary School | 80 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Pilgrim Primary Academy | 79.2 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Manadon Vale Primary School | 78.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Woodford Primary School | 76.3 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Boringdon Primary School | 76 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Pennycross Primary School | 75.8 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Edward's CofE Primary School | 69.1 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Hele's School | 67.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | Hooe Primary Academy | 67.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Goosewell Primary Academy | 66.8 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Coombe Dean School | 65.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | 64.4 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 64 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Plymouth
What is the best school in Plymouth?
Glen Park Primary School is the top-ranked school in Plymouth overall (LocaleIQ score 98.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 92% · higher 19%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Plymouth?
Glen Park Primary School leads the Plymouth primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 92% · higher 19%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Plymouth primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Plymouth?
Devonport High School for Girls leads the Plymouth secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.7). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 73.8. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Plymouth secondary schools.
Which schools in Plymouth are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
9 schools in the Plymouth ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Glen Park Primary School, Marine Academy Primary, Elburton Primary School, Ernesettle Community School, Tor Bridge Primary School, and 4 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Plymouth has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, PL4 has the strongest cluster — 63.6 average across 7 ranked schools. PL5 sits at the lower end (39.6 average). Devon-context schools still need pairing with sector fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Plymouth?
This ranking covers 88 schools (primary and secondary) in the Plymouth comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.