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UTC Plymouth
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.4 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
594
Capacity
750
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development, although its GCSE attainment figures show room for improvement. While the average Attainment 8 score of 36.4 places it in the top 9% nationally, only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and just 33% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students progressing to university, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 17 January 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. | 36.4 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 13% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 15 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other6.2%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.37770, -4.17558 · PL1 4RL
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN146560
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcplymouth.org
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Plymouth rated by Ofsted?
UTC Plymouth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is UTC Plymouth a good school?
UTC Plymouth scores 20.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 UTC Plymouth in GCSEs?
UTC Plymouth achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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