- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 41 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 405
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Schools in PL4
A postcode district in Plymouth
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: PL4 is a postcode district in Plymouth with 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries178 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL4
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 PL4
8 in PL4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 395
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
26 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in PL4
4 in PL4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
104 first choices, 119 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 782
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
230 first choices, 244 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,131
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in PL4
7 in PL4, highest Ofsted grade first
Freshlings Nursery
Plymouth, PL4 8AA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bambinos Childcare Centre
Plymouth, PL4 6EU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bobtails Full Day Care
Plymouth, PL4 7HW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PL4
4 in PL4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
104 first choices, 119 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 782
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
230 first choices, 244 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,131
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
ACE Schools Plymouth
Plymouth, PL4 0AT · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 236
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Private Schools in PL4
2 in PL4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Fletewood School and Nursery
Plymouth, PL4 6AN · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 48
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Plymouth College
Pl4 6rn · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 487
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL4, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet5
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 PL4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL4 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 PL4
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 PL4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL4?
PL4 has 17 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL4?
The highest-ranked schools in PL4 on Eduscope are Plymouth High School for Girls, Prince Rock Primary School, Salisbury 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 many private schools are in PL4?
There are 2 independent schools in PL4. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in PL4 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in PL4?
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 PL4 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.