- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
86 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 470
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Schools in PL9
A postcode district in Plymouth
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: PL9 is a postcode district in Plymouth with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries198 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All PL9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PL9
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 PL9
8 in PL9, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.7
Top Secondary Schools in PL9
2 in PL9, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
262 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,000
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
142 first choices, 226 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,515
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Nurseries in PL9
9 in PL9, highest Ofsted grade first
Churchwood Forest School
Plymouth, PL9 0DZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bambinos Day Nursery
Plymouth, PL9 9AY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jack & Jills Childcare Goosewell
Plymouth, PL9 9HD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PL9
2 in PL9, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
262 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,000
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
142 first choices, 226 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,515
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PL9, 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
- Good12
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in PL9 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 PL9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PL9 has 19 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 PL9
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 PL9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PL9?
PL9 has 19 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PL9?
The highest-ranked schools in PL9 on Eduscope are Elburton Primary School, Morley Meadow Primary School, Hooe Primary Academy. 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 PL9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in PL9 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.