- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
19 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 185
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Schools in PL1
A postcode district in Plymouth
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: PL1 is a postcode district in Plymouth with 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2012 primary · 4 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PL1
12 in PL1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 190
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
54 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 387
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in PL1
4 in PL1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
234 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,300
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
115 first choices, 115 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1631.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.0%
- Pupils
- 594
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
95 first choices, 103 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.7%
- Pupils
- 526
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Nurseries in PL1
5 in PL1, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Squirrels - Community Nursery
Plymouth, PL1 4BN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Stars Nursery - Stonehouse
Plymouth, PL1 1TL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Plymouth, PL1 2JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PL1
2 in PL1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
234 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,300
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
115 first choices, 115 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1631.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.0%
- Pupils
- 594
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.1
Special Schools in PL1
1 in PL1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Chapel Bridge School
Plymouth, PL1 3JL · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PL1
1 in PL1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Chapel Bridge School
Plymouth, PL1 3JL · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good13
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PL1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL1 has 20 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PL1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PL1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL1?
PL1 has 20 schools, including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL1?
The highest-ranked schools in PL1 on Eduscope are Devonport High School for Boys, Stuart Road Primary Academy, St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PL1?
There is 1 independent school in PL1, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in PL1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in PL1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.