- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 11100%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Schools in PL8
A postcode district in Devon
- Postcode district
- 7 schools and nurseries
In short: PL8 is a postcode district in Devon with 4 primary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries74 primary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL8
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 PL8
4 in PL8, best first
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School
Newton Ferrers Plymouth, PL8 1AS · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 51
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
Nurseries in PL8
3 in PL8, highest Ofsted grade first
Venture Kitley Farm
Plymouth, PL8 2LT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ladybirds Day Nursery
Plymouth, PL8 2AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Yealmpton Pre-School
Yealmpton, PL8 2HF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL8, 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
- Good5
- Not graded yet1
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 PL8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL8 has 7 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 PL8
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 PL8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL8?
PL8 has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL8?
The highest-ranked schools in PL8 on Eduscope are St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School, Holbeton 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 PL8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in PL8 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.