- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
48 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.0
Schools in PL6
A postcode district in Plymouth
- Postcode district
- 38 schools and nurseries
In short: PL6 is a postcode district in Plymouth with 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 20 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3815 primary · 5 secondary · 20 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL6
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 PL6
15 in PL6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
102 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 615
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Top Secondary Schools in PL6
5 in PL6, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 194 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
171 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 1,007
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
Results close to the England average.
76 first choices, 93 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 764
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
Nurseries in PL6
20 in PL6, highest Ofsted grade first
Bambinos Day Nursery
Plymouth, PL6 7TH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bambinos at Frogmore Montessori
Plymouth, PL6 5RT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bumblebees Day Nursery (Plymouth) Limited
Plymouth, PL6 7JW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PL6
5 in PL6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 194 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
171 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 1,007
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
Results close to the England average.
76 first choices, 93 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 764
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
Special Schools in PL6
3 in PL6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cann Bridge School
Plymouth, PL6 8EE · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 111
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Woodlands School
Plymouth, PL6 5ES · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.9%
- Pupils
- 97
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Courtlands School
Plymouth, PL6 5JS · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL6, 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
- Good16
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet19
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in PL6 sit in 2 council areas. 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 PL6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL6 has 38 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 PL6
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 PL6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL6?
PL6 has 38 schools, including 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 20 nurseries, 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 PL6?
The highest-ranked schools in PL6 on Eduscope are Tor Bridge Primary School, St Edward's CofE Primary School, Widey Court 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 PL6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 38 schools in PL6 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.