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Plymstock School
Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9AZ, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.0 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,607
Capacity
1,680
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, especially with 73% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.3 places it in the top 42% nationally, although only 32% of students enter the EBacc, indicating room for growth in this area. Additionally, 63% of graduates progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a positive trajectory for students.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.3 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 63% | Above 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.36219, -4.08796 · PL9 9AZ
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN136568
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.plymstockschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Plymstock School rated by Ofsted?
Plymstock School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Plymstock School a good school?
Plymstock School scores 56.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Plymstock School in GCSEs?
Plymstock School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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