Best secondary schools in Plymouth
Devon-context schools still need pairing with sector fundamentals. This ranking covers 19 secondary schools in the Plymouth local authority. Postcode area PL4 has the highest average school score (65.1 across 2 schools), while PL5 sits at the lower end (32.8). 84% of ranked Plymouth secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary 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 11–19 in the Plymouth ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | 42.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Tor Bridge High | 37.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 13 | All Saints Church of England Academy | 27.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | UTC Plymouth | 25.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Stoke Damerel Community College | 21.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | Millbay Academy | 21.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | Plympton Academy | 17 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 18 | St Boniface's RC College | 16.4 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 19 | Eggbuckland Community College | 16.3 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Plymouth
What is the best secondary school in Plymouth?
Devonport High School for Girls is the top-ranked secondary school in Plymouth (LocaleIQ score 97.7 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 73.8. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Plymouth secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Plymouth?
Glen Park Primary School tops the Plymouth primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 92% · higher 19%. See the full primary school ranking for Plymouth for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Plymouth have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Plymouth: Devonport High School for Girls (Attainment 8 73.8); Devonport High School for Boys (Attainment 8 69.3); Plymouth High School for Girls (Attainment 8 65.5). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Are there any Outstanding-rated secondary schools in Plymouth?
None of the ranked secondary schools in Plymouth currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 16 schools are rated Good — the highest grade in the Plymouth pool. Ofsted re-inspects on a risk-based cycle, so ratings can change; check individual profiles for inspection dates.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Plymouth?
This ranking covers 19 secondary schools in the Plymouth comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Plymouth has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, PL4 has the strongest cluster — 65.1 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. PL5 sits at the lower end (32.8 average). Devon-context schools still need pairing with sector fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.