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Plumstead Manor School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Douglas Greig

location_onLondon, SE18 1QF

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,494

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Attainment 8

33.4

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Greenwich

#3,092 of 3,216 nationally

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Plumstead Manor School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Plumstead Manor School is a community school in London, Greenwich, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,454 pupils on roll, of whom 46% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.4, placing the school #16 in Greenwich and #3,092 of 3,216 nationally. 21.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 40.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.11 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

33.4

Grade 5+ E&M

21.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.0%

Entering EBacc22.60%

EBacc APS2.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.70%

EBacc APS2.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.55

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS3.65

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.4%

Achieving A*–A16.2%

Achieving A*–B40.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate91.4%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.30%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate97.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 June 2023

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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10 November 2016

Inspection Report

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03 March 2016

Inspection Report

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20 May 2015

Inspection Report

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12 October 2011

Inspection Report

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14 January 2009

Inspection Report

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28 April 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-06-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-05-09

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-11-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2011-10-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,454 pupils. During this period, there were 65 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,454	65	4.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,458	74	5.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,497	89	5.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,496	64	4.3%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,506	75	5.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,483	84	5.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,494	73	4.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,502	55	3.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,460	115	7.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,468	123	8.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,477	117	7.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,475	80	5.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,486	11	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,488	81	5.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,477	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,477	27	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,473	41	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,430	47	3.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,432	51	3.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,443	54	3.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,400	55	3.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,402	56	4.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,392	29	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,433	55	3.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,437	64	4.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,434	48	3.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 91 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 58 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree25%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree38%

disagree19%

strongly disagree15%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree29%

disagree13%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree17%

agree29%

disagree21%

strongly disagree25%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree12%

don't know11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree45%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree54%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree31%

disagree19%

strongly disagree10%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes62%

no38%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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