- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1192%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 461
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.9
Schools in PL7
A postcode district in Plymouth
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: PL7 is a postcode district in Plymouth with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2410 primary · 3 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL7
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 PL7
10 in PL7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 49 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 383
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 398
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.6
Top Secondary Schools in PL7
3 in PL7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
279 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,378
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
91 first choices, 110 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 984
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in PL7
12 in PL7, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Stars
Plymouth, PL7 1XQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Chaddlewood Pre-school and Woodies Out Of School Club
Plymouth, PL7 2EU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jack & Jill's Childcare Plympton
Plymouth, PL7 2ET · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PL7
2 in PL7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
279 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,378
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
91 first choices, 110 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 984
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Special Schools in PL7
1 in PL7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Longcause Community Special School
Plymouth, PL7 1JB · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 118
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL7, 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
- Good19
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in PL7 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 PL7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL7 has 24 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 PL7
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 PL7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL7?
PL7 has 24 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 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 PL7?
The highest-ranked schools in PL7 on Eduscope are Glen Park Primary School, Chaddlewood Primary School, Woodford 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 PL7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in PL7 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.