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Plumpton College
Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, East Sussex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With limited published data, this college offers a unique opportunity for students aged 16 and above, focusing on vocational and further education. However, the progression to university is relatively low, with only 18% of students advancing to higher education and just 2% attending top-third universities. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 18% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 183 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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50.90493, -0.06846 · BN7 3AE
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN130667
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.plumpton.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Plumpton College rated by Ofsted?
Plumpton College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Plumpton College a good school?
Plumpton College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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