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Eggbuckland Community College

Plymouth, PL6 5YBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
185 1st-choice / 175 places
Ranking
#1,523
of 3,141 nationally

About Eggbuckland Community College

Eggbuckland Community College is a popular choice among Plymouth families, with 425 applications for 175 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. Of those, 164 offers went to first-preference applicants from a total of 185 first-choice requests, suggesting strong local demand despite the school’s overall Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement from its May 2024 inspection. The parent-view data isn’t published here, but the sheer volume of applications indicates that many families are actively choosing this school. The college is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for ages 11 to 18, with a sixth form on site. It serves a diverse intake, with 21.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and operates at 93.7% of its 1,100 capacity, so it’s a busy, full school.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestcott Close, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 5YB
HeadteacherHeather Lilley
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils1,031
Free School Meals (FSM)21.4%
School Capacity1,031 / 1,100 (94% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Tennis CourtsArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsScience LabsTheatreSwimming PoolLibraryICT SuiteChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingNetballGymnasticsRowingCricketBadmintonRugbyDance

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghEco ClubChoirOrchestraGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eggbuckland Community College

Eggbuckland Community College has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.