- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
69 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 441
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Schools in PL2
A postcode district in Plymouth
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: PL2 is a postcode district in Plymouth with 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries179 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL2
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 PL2
9 in PL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
39 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 402
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Top Secondary Schools in PL2
1 in PL2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
250 first choices, 158 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1674.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 971
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Nurseries in PL2
7 in PL2, highest Ofsted grade first
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Plymouth, PL2 2NJ · State · Nursery · Ages 0 to 5
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 89
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Little Rainbows
Plymouth, PL2 1RJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Mama Bear's Day Nursery
Plymouth, PL2 3RW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PL2
1 in PL2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
250 first choices, 158 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1674.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 971
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL2, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good9
- 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 PL2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL2 has 17 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 PL2
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 PL2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL2?
PL2 has 17 schools, including 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL2?
The highest-ranked schools in PL2 on Eduscope are Devonport High School for Girls, Mayflower Academy, College Road 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 do I choose the right school in PL2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in PL2 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.