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Compare 164 schools and nurseries in Plymouth — Ofsted ratings, exam results & admissions data.
Data reviewed 3 August 2026. Lists use published DfE performance data and available Ofsted judgements; they are not paid placements.
Read how rankings are calculated →Classpot currently lists 164 schools and nurseries matching the Plymouth area used on this page. The live breakdown is 69 Nursery, 70 Primary, 22 Secondary.
The tables keep nursery, primary, secondary and private schools separate because they do not share one comparable performance measure. Use them to build a shortlist, then check the result year, inspection date, admissions policy and official source on each school profile.
| # | School | Area | Ofsted | Age Range | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshlings Nursery | Plymouth | Outstanding | 0–5 | — |
| 2 | The Cabin at Barn Park Nursery | Plymouth | Outstanding | 0–5 | — |
| 3 | Little Acorns Pre-School | Plymouth | Good | 0–5 | — |
| 4 | Chaddlewood Pre-school and Woodies Out Of School Club | Plymouth | Good | 0–5 | — |
| 5 | Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood | Plymouth | Good | 0–5 | — |
Ordered by the latest available Ofsted overall rating, then inspection recency. See the full methodology
| # | School | Area | Ofsted | KS2 RWM % | Reading | Maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tor Bridge Primary School | Plymouth | Outstanding | 86% | — | — |
| 2 | Elburton Primary School | Plymouth | Outstanding | 77% | — | — |
| 3 | Hooe Primary Academy | Plymouth | Good | 73% | — | — |
| 4 | Woodford Primary School | Plymouth | Good | 77% | — | — |
| 5 | Leigham Primary School | Plymouth | Good | 67% | — | — |
Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE KS2 progress data, with RWM expected standard used where progress data is unavailable. See the full methodology
| # | School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devonport High School for Girls | Plymouth | Good | — | 99% | 87% |
| 2 | Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Plymouth | Good | — | 63% | 7% |
| 3 | Lipson Co-operative Academy | Plymouth | — | — | 62% | 10% |
| 4 | Devonport High School for Boys | Plymouth | Good | — | 99% | 25% |
| 5 | Plymouth High School for Girls | Plymouth | Good | — | 97% | 53% |
Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE Progress 8 data. See the full methodology
Applications for state-funded schools are made through the local authority where the child lives. For September 2027 entry, apply by 31 October 2026 for secondary school and by 15 January 2027 for primary school. National offer days are 1 March 2027for secondary and 16 April 2027 for primary (or the next working day if needed). Opening dates, supplementary forms and local procedures vary, so confirm them with the relevant council and school.
Important: Historic applications and places describe an earlier cohort. They do not predict whether a particular child will receive an offer.
Check the official England admissions guidance →Classpot currently lists 164 schools and nurseries matching the Plymouth area definition used on this page. The current breakdown is 69 Nursery, 70 Primary, 22 Secondary.
Tor Bridge Primary School is currently the highest-listed primary school and Devonport High School for Girls is currently the highest-listed secondary school. Primary and secondary tables use different published academic measures and are not combined into one overall league table. A position is a data comparison, not a recommendation.
How the ranking works →Apply through the local authority where you live, even if the school is in another council area. For September 2027 entry, the national closing dates are 31 October 2026 for secondary applications and 15 January 2027 for primary applications. Check the relevant council and school admissions policies before applying.
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