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Plymstock School

Plymouth, PL9 9AZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
154 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#1,513
of 3,141 nationally

About Plymstock School

Plymstock School is a large, mixed secondary in Plymouth that is clearly in demand. With 1,607 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,680, it is running very close to full. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 379 applications for 200 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.9, and made 154 offers to first-preference families. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.8%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools and reflects a genuinely comprehensive intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Stuart Koehler-Lewis. It also has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, confirming its all-through secondary provision from age 11 to 18.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressChurch Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL9 9AZ
HeadteacherStuart Koehler-Lewis
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils1,607
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity1,607 / 1,680 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
TheatreSixth Form CentreLibraryArt StudiosTennis CourtsDining HallScience LabsPlaying FieldsSports HallSwimming PoolMusic RoomsAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

NetballBasketballRowingCricketRugbyGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsGardeningCodingOrchestraYoung EnterpriseChoirFilm ClubDebateArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Plymstock School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.