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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Plymouth Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Plymouth. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Plymouth

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1PLYMOUTH
#185England

Devonport High School for Girls

Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
860 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School157 offers / 356 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2PLYMOUTH
#375England

Devonport High School for Boys

Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5QP
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,231 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School208 offers / 258 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#5PLYMOUTH
#861England

Plymouth College

Ford Park, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 6RN
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
513 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3PLYMOUTH
#496England

Plymouth High School for Girls

St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HT
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
816 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School120 offers / 362 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9PLYMOUTH
#2,076England

Lipson Co-operative Academy

Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PG
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,102 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School237 offers / 357 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15PLYMOUTH
#3,008England

Plymstock School

Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9AZ
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,671 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School200 offers / 379 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11PLYMOUTH
#2,608England

Marine Academy Plymouth

Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
973 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School166 offers / 234 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#14PLYMOUTH
#2,942England

Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, PL5 4AA
Plymouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
761 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School151 offers / 301 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10PLYMOUTH
#2,531England

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 Secondary Schools in Plymouth

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Neighbourhoods in Plymouth

Crownhill is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17St Boniface's RC CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicRequires Improvement
St Boniface's RC College#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Derriford is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Notre Dame RC SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicGood
Notre Dame RC School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Efford is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Plymouth High School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Plymouth High School for Girls#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Eggbuckland is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Eggbuckland Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Eggbuckland Community College#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Elburton is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Coombe Dean SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Coombe Dean School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Estover is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Tor Bridge HighStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Tor Bridge High#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Ford is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Plymouth CollegeIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Plymouth College#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Honicknowle is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Marine Academy PlymouthStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#4Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Marine Academy Plymouth#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Lipson is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Lipson Co-operative AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lipson Co-operative Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Millbay is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Millbay AcademyStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Millbay Academy#20
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Pennycross is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18All Saints Church of England Academy, PlymouthStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
All Saints Church of England Academy, Plymouth#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Peverell is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Devonport High School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Devonport High School for Girls#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Plympton is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Hele's SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#16Plympton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Hele's School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Plympton Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Plymstock is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Plymstock SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Plymstock School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Stoke is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Devonport High School for BoysStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
#19Stoke Damerel Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#7Scott Medical and Healthcare CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Devonport High School for Boys#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Stoke Damerel Community College#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Scott Medical and Healthcare College#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

The Barbican is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21UTC PlymouthStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
UTC Plymouth#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Whitleigh is a popular residential pocket within the Plymouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Plymouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Sir John Hunt Community Sports CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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