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UTC Plymouth

Plymouth, PL1 4RLSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
-1.13
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
145 1st-choice / 112 places
Ranking
#3,063
of 3,141 nationally

About UTC Plymouth

UTC Plymouth sits in the Plymouth local authority, where it ranks 18th out of 20 secondary schools based on Progress 8 scores. That puts it in the bottom tier locally, well behind the top-performing peers in the area. The highest-ranked school in the LA is Devonport High School for Girls, followed by Scott Medical and Healthcare College and Lipson Co-operative Academy, all of which post significantly stronger academic outcomes. UTC Plymouth is a state-funded, mixed secondary and sixth form with 594 pupils on roll against a capacity of 750, so it is not yet full. The school is led by headteacher Joanna Ware and has no religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated the school Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That marks a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2016, when the school was rated Inadequate overall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 4RL
HeadteacherJoanna Ware
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils594
Free School Meals (FSM)42.7%
School Capacity594 / 750 (79% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 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, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Tennis CourtsScience LabsSixth Form CentreDining HallLibrarySports HallGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

HockeyBasketballTennisMartial ArtsAthleticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaNewspaperChoirDuke of EdinburghArt ClubModel United NationsGardeningDebateBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About UTC Plymouth

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