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Plymstock School

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

personMr Alan Yendell

corporate_fareWESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onPlymouth, PL9 9AZ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,682

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Attainment 8

47.3

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Plymouth

#1,322 of 3,216 nationally

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Plymstock School is a Academy converter secondary school in Plymouth, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Plymstock School is an academy converter in Plymouth, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 1,607 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3, placing the school #6 in Plymouth and #1,322 of 3,216 nationally. 50.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 55.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.7 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

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

50.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.8%

Entering EBacc32.00%

EBacc APS4.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33.50%

EBacc APS4.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.03

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.24

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.26

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.1%

Achieving A*–A19.2%

Achieving A*–B55.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.0%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 April 2023

Inspection Report

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07 November 2017

Inspection Report

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23 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-04-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-11-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-23

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-03-18

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

5.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.9%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,607 pupils. During this period, there were 95 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.9%, 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)	1,607	95	5.9%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,620	122	7.5%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,666	83	5.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,671	201	12.0%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,683	387	23.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,668	145	8.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,682	82	4.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,683	103	6.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,629	49	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,637	65	4.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,636	74	4.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,599	59	3.7%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,591	14	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,591	56	3.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,549	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,549	18	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,544	33	2.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,508	32	2.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,515	35	2.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,514	19	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,484	14	0.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,477	14	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,492	20	1.3%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,486	28	1.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,495	21	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,500	20	1.3%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 90 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%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 agree22%

agree36%

disagree27%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree19%

agree38%

disagree27%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree25%

agree22%

disagree21%

strongly disagree14%

not applicable18%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree28%

agree28%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree47%

disagree18%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree39%

agree55%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree45%

agree49%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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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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