- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
67 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 506
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Schools in PL5
A postcode district in Plymouth
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: PL5 is a postcode district in Plymouth with 17 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2817 primary · 8 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL5
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 PL5
17 in PL5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
71 first choices, 73 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 587
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 412
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Top Secondary Schools in PL5
8 in PL5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
148 first choices, 151 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.5%
- Pupils
- 760
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
174 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
60 first choices, 61 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 389
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Nurseries in PL5
6 in PL5, highest Ofsted grade first
The Cabin at Barn Park Nursery
Plymouth, PL5 1EJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Four Woods Nursery
Plymouth, PL5 2LN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Rock A Tots (UK) Ltd
Plymouth, PL5 3DE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PL5
5 in PL5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
148 first choices, 151 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.5%
- Pupils
- 760
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
174 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
60 first choices, 61 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 389
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Special Schools in PL5
3 in PL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mill Ford School
Plymouth, PL5 2PY · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 149
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
Brook Green Centre for Learning
Plymouth, PL5 4DZ · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 111
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.2
Mount Tamar School
Plymouth, PL5 2EF · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 28.6%
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.0
Private Schools in PL5
1 in PL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Plymouth, PL5 1HL · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1648.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL5, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good16
- Not graded yet8
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 PL5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL5 has 28 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 PL5
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 PL5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL5?
PL5 has 28 schools, including 17 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL5?
The highest-ranked schools in PL5 on Eduscope are Marine Academy Primary, Ernesettle Community School, Manadon Vale 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 PL5?
There is 1 independent school in PL5. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in PL5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in PL5 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.