Best Schools in Plymouth

Discover the top-rated educational institutions in Plymouth. Our comprehensive guide covers Ofsted ratings, academic rankings, and vital statistics for local families.

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Total Schools

Outstanding

Primary Pupils

20,735

Secondary Pupils

17,542

Nurseries

Nursery Pupils

136

69 Primary 19 Secondary 4 Independent 2 Nurseries

Best Primary Schools

Top performing primary education providers in Plymouth.

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Rank1

Mayflower Academy

Outstanding groups 440 Pupils calendar_today Age 3-11

emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #1 in Plymouth

location_on 41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ

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Pennycross Primary School

Good groups 420 Pupils calendar_today Age 4-11

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location_on Arden Grove, Plymouth, PL2 3RL

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Rank3

Ernesettle Community School

Outstanding groups 554 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-11

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location_on Biggin Hill, Plymouth, PL5 2RB

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Rank4

Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding groups 522 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-11

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location_on Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF

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Rank5

Compton CofE Primary School

Good groups 433 Pupils calendar_today Age 4-11

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location_on Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JB

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Best Secondary Schools

Top performing secondary education providers in Plymouth.

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Rank1

Devonport High School for Girls

schoolGrammar Good groups 916 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18

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location_on Lyndhurst Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DL

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Rank2

Devonport High School for Boys

schoolGrammar Good groups 1268 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18

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location_on Paradise Road, Plymouth, PL1 5QP

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Rank3

Plymouth High School for Girls

schoolGrammar Good groups 795 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18

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location_on St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HT

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Rank4

Hele's School

Good groups 1393 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18

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location_on Seymour Road, Plymouth, PL7 4LT

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Rank5

Coombe Dean School

Good groups 1003 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18

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location_on Charnhill Way, Plymouth, PL9 8ES

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Best Nursery Schools

Top performing nursery education providers in Plymouth.

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Rank1

Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care

Good groups 95 Pupils calendar_today Age 0-5

location_on Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ

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Rank2

Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care

Good groups 60 Pupils calendar_today Age 0-5

location_on Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UN

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