Plymstock School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Address | Church Road, PL9 9AZ |
| School Website | www.plymstockschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1752402679 |
| URN | 136568 |
School Census
| Total | 1682 |
| Girls/Boys | 833/849 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 246 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/04/2023 | Good |
| 23/04/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 33.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.08 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | 37% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.35 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 482 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 261 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 522 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 293 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 282 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 556 |
| As first preference | 311 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 296 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 287 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 728 |
| As first preference | 338 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 292 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 277 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 717 |
| As first preference | 388 |
| As second preference | 214 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 296 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 285 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 626 |
| As first preference | 308 |
| As second preference | 181 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 292 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 285 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 602 |
| As first preference | 309 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 287 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 269 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 599 |
| As first preference | 303 |
| As second preference | 184 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 539 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 207 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 462 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
Pomphlett Primary School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Howard Road, , PL9 7ES
Goosewell Primary Academy
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Goosewell Road, , PL9 9HD