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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityPlymouth
AddressWestcott Close, PL6 5YB
School Websitewww.eggbuckland.com
Telephone1752779061
URN140104

School Census

Total 1059
Girls/Boys 485/574
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.8%/54.2%
% pupils where English not first language 4.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 202
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
08/05/2024 Requires improvement
03/03/2020 Requires improvement
15/06/2016 Good
Inspection Date 08/05/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 03/03/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 15/06/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
04 July 2025Monitoring visitView
08 May 2024School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
03 March 2020School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
15 June 2016Full inspection: GoodView
01 September 2013Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54.70%
Entering EBacc 21.90%
EBacc average point score 3.68
Progress 8 0
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 42%
Entering EBacc 11%
EBacc average point score 3.37
Progress 8 -0.34
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.55
Progress 8 -0.2

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications521
As first preference210
As second preference190
As third preference121
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers189
second preference offers8
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications486
As first preference225
As second preference164
As third preference96
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers168
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications494
As first preference223
As second preference161
As third preference110
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers198
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications546
As first preference200
As second preference144
As third preference124
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers164
second preference offers4
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.41%
Total Applications530
As first preference234
As second preference168
As third preference128
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers166
second preference offers5
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications525
As first preference206
As second preference171
As third preference148
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers183
second preference offers15
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications360
As first preference155
As second preference107
As third preference98
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers149
second preference offers20
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications318
As first preference123
As second preference115
As third preference80
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers123
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications371
As first preference148
As second preference120
As third preference103
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers148
second preference offers12
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications375
As first preference131
As second preference131
As third preference113
Total Offers Made144
first preference offers131
second preference offers8
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications347
As first preference116
As second preference112
As third preference119
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers107
second preference offers5
third preference offers7

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
20%
agree
45%
disagree
20%
strongly disagree
11%
don't know
3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
22%
agree
48%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
13%
agree
47%
disagree
24%
strongly disagree
12%
don't know
4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
13%
agree
15%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
6%
not applicable
48%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
12%
agree
37%
disagree
33%
strongly disagree
15%
don't know
3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
20%
agree
29%
disagree
24%
strongly disagree
16%
don't know
1%
not applicable
10%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
31%
no
69%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
29%
agree
27%
disagree
29%
strongly disagree
15%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
29%
agree
44%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
25%
agree
46%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
24%
agree
50%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
22%
agree
61%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
16%
agree
58%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
12%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
17%
agree
35%
disagree
28%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
63%
no
37%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
90.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
5%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
89.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.8%

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Ofsted Rating: None

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