Eggbuckland Community College
94%
Capacity
1,031
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
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.
Academically, the school’s Progress 8 score is exactly zero, which means pupils achieve broadly the same GCSE results as similar students nationally. That’s slightly above the Plymouth local authority average of -0.04, placing Eggbuckland 7th out of 20 schools in the area. Attainment 8 sits at 42.3, and 56.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 21.9%, with 8.3% achieving the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the picture is more mixed: the value-added score is -0.49, classed as below average, with an average points per entry of 24.5 (equivalent to a D+ grade). The best three A-levels average out at a C- grade. The school ranks 8th out of 18 secondary schools in Plymouth on Progress 8, and sits around the middle nationally.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, tennis courts, playing fields, and a sixth form centre. Sports provision is broad, with rowing, rugby, netball, and dance among the options, and there are clubs for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, eco activities, choir, and orchestra. SEND support is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, plus a resourced provision. This makes it a practical choice for families who want a large, inclusive comprehensive with a strong local reputation, even if its Ofsted rating gives pause. The oversubscription suggests it’s a school many Plymouth parents are happy to put first on their form.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Westcott Close, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 5YB |
| Headteacher | Heather Lilley |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Number of Pupils | 1,031 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,031 / 1,100 (94% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.00)
1523rd of 3,141
Nationally
148th of 306
In South West
8th of 18
In Plymouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.0
'22/23
22.8
'23/24
24.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2349%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 169 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)49%
- FE college22%
- Apprenticeship18%
- Employment7%
- Not sustained2%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2353%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 53 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
9%
Russell Group
12%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)53%
- Employment25%
- Not sustained9%
- Apprenticeship8%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- History16
- Psychology13
- Sociology11
- Design and Technology (Product Design)10
- English Literature10
- Art and Design (Photography)7
- Mathematics6
- Art and Design (Fine Art)4
- Design and Technology (Textiles Technology)3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed175
425
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
185 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.4%
- White (other)5.8%
- Mixed1.6%
- Asian1.1%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eggbuckland Community College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Westcott Close, Plymouth
Plymouth, PL6 5YB
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