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  • UTC Plymouth
  • Scott Medical and Healthcare College
  • Plympton Academy
  • Eggbuckland Community College
  • Stoke Damerel Community College
  • Notre Dame RC School
  • Coombe Dean School
  • Hele's School
  • Tor Bridge High
  • Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
  • Marine Academy Plymouth
  • Plymstock School
  • Lipson Co-operative Academy
  • Plymouth High School for Girls
  • Plymouth College
  • Devonport High School for Boys
  • Devonport High School for Girls
  • Woodlands School, Plymouth
  • St Boniface's RC College
  • Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Plymouth Area

Plymouth sixth form schools offer diverse post-16 pathways across the city, with Devonport High School for Girls and Devonport High School for Boys leading among state options and Plymouth College providing independent education. 86% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding, slightly below England's 90%. With 23 sixth form providers, students across Plymouth have access to comprehensive A-Level programmes, with 15% achieving A*/A grades compared to 24% nationally. The city's sixth forms provide solid foundations for university progression, with options ranging from selective grammar schools to inclusive college environments. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.

Key Performance Metrics for Plymouth
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Plymouth15%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Plymouth37%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Plymouth#1847
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Plymouth86%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Plymouth
15%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Plymouth
37%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Plymouth
#1847vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Plymouth
86%vsEngland
90%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#17PLYMOUTH
#2,634England

UTC Plymouth

Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL1 4RL
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
551 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School112 offers / 282 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#16PLYMOUTH
#2,508England

Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, PL3 4BD
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
233 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15PLYMOUTH
#2,457England

Plympton Academy

Moorland Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2RS
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,145 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School100 offers / 239 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#14PLYMOUTH
#2,403England

Eggbuckland Community College

Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5YB
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,040 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School175 offers / 425 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#13PLYMOUTH
#2,384England

Stoke Damerel Community College

Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, PL3 4BD
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,301 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School262 offers / 451 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12PLYMOUTH
#2,266England

Notre Dame RC School

Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5HN
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
765 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School135 offers / 221 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11PLYMOUTH
#1,780England

Coombe Dean School

Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8ES
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
995 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School169 offers / 472 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10PLYMOUTH
#1,773England

Hele's School

Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4LT
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,386 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School230 offers / 586 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9PLYMOUTH
#1,578England

Tor Bridge High

Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UN
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,171 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School211 offers / 344 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Plymouth

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Plymouth

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AACE Schools PlymouthStateNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
ACE Schools Plymouth

State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Boniface's RC CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicRequires Improvement
St Boniface's RC College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Boys
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Notre Dame RC SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicGood
Notre Dame RC School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#12
Gender: Girls
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Plymouth High School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Plymouth High School for Girls

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Eggbuckland Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Eggbuckland Community College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Coombe Dean SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Coombe Dean School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMill Ford SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Mill Ford School

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Tor Bridge HighStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ACann Bridge SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Tor Bridge High

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Cann Bridge School

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Plymouth CollegeIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Plymouth College

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Marine Academy PlymouthStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AWoodlands School, PlymouthStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AOneschool Global Uk Plymouth CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Marine Academy Plymouth

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Woodlands School, Plymouth

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus

Independent • All-through • 7-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Lipson Co-operative AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lipson Co-operative Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Devonport High School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Devonport High School for Girls

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Plympton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#10Hele's SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Plympton Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Hele's School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Plymstock SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Plymstock School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Scott Medical and Healthcare CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#13Stoke Damerel Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#2Devonport High School for BoysStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Scott Medical and Healthcare College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Stoke Damerel Community College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Devonport High School for Boys

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17UTC PlymouthStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
UTC Plymouth

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#17
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Sir John Hunt Community Sports CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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