Schools in Plymouth, South West (2025)
92 schools · 36,858 students · 80 academy, 8 local authority, 4 independent · median Pupils on roll 336.
Plymouth, in South West, has 92 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 36,858 students. By level there are 71 primary, 19 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 80 academy, 8 local authority, 4 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Plymouth's schools is 336, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
87 of the 92 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Hyde Park Infants' School (97.5, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Devonport High School for Girls (94.3, top 5% of secondary schools nationally), and Compton CofE Primary School (94.2, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 8 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Plymstock School (1,515 students), Hele's School (1,378 students), Devonport High School for Boys (1,300 students). 5 schools are single-sex.
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Top 60 schools in Plymouth
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West. The remaining 27 ranked schools are listed below the table.
- 198Hyde Park Infants' SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary– · 194 students
- 294Devonport High School for GirlsPlymouth · Academy Secondary73.8 Attainment 8 · 971 students
- 394Compton CofE Primary SchoolPlymouth · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 493Devonport High School for BoysPlymouth · Academy Secondary69.3 Attainment 8 · 1,300 students
- 591Glen Park Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 689Plymouth High School for GirlsPlymouth · Academy Secondary65.5 Attainment 8 · 782 students
- 786Boringdon Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 386 students
- 885Marine Academy PrimaryPlymouth · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 506 students
- 984Chaddlewood Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 383 students
- 1084Elburton Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 470 students
- 1182St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary– · 85 students
- 1279Woodford Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 1379Manadon Vale Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 1478Tor Bridge Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 1578Widey Court Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
- 1676Hooe Primary AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 1774Pennycross Primary SchoolPlymouth · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
- 1872St Edward's CofE Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1971Hele's SchoolPlymouth · Academy Secondary50.7 Attainment 8 · 1,378 students
- 2068Ernesettle Community SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 587 students
- 2167Coombe Dean SchoolPlymouth · Academy Secondary49.2 Attainment 8 · 1,000 students
- 2267Mayflower AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 2366Prince Rock Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 405 students
- 2466Salisbury Road Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 2565St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary SchoolPlymouth · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 2664Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 276 students
- 2764Morley Meadow Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 2863Plymstock SchoolPlymouth · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,515 students
- 2962Yealmpstone Farm Primary SchoolPlymouth · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 3061Goosewell Primary AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 3159Leigham Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 374 students
- 3259St Mary's Priory Junior SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 149 students
- 3356Widewell Primary AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 3456High View SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
- 3555Pomphlett Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
- 3655Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth CampusPlymouth · Independent All-through48.0 Attainment 8 · 74 students
- 3754Stoke Damerel Primary AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 3854Stuart Road Primary AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 3953Pilgrim Primary AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 361 students
- 4050Thornbury Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
- 4150Riverside Community Primary SchoolPlymouth · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
- 4249Knowle Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 275 students
- 4347Montpelier Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 624 students
- 4446Millbay AcademyPlymouth · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 526 students
- 4546Hyde Park Junior SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 4645Plympton AcademyPlymouth · Academy Secondary43.1 Attainment 8 · 984 students
- 4745Ford Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
- 4841Eggbuckland Vale Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
- 4941Tor Bridge HighPlymouth · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,121 students
- 5040Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary– · 165 students
- 5140Scott Medical and Healthcare CollegePlymouth · Academy Secondary43.5 Attainment 8 · 231 students
- 5239Notre Dame RC SchoolPlymouth · Academy Secondary43.3 Attainment 8 · 764 students
- 5338Eggbuckland Community CollegePlymouth · Academy Secondary42.3 Attainment 8 · 1,007 students
- 5438St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 487 students
- 5538Mount Street Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 5638Lipson Co-operative AcademyPlymouth · Academy Secondary43.5 Attainment 8 · 1,131 students
- 5736College Road Primary SchoolPlymouth · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 5836Oreston Community AcademyPlymouth · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 331 students
- 5936Keyham Barton Catholic Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 145 students
- 6035Woodfield Primary SchoolPlymouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyde Park Infants' School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 97.5 Top 5% | – | 194 |
| 2 | Devonport High School for Girls Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.3 Top 5% | 73.8 Attainment 8 | 971 |
| 3 | Compton CofE Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 94.2 Top 5% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 4 | Devonport High School for Boys Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.3 Top 5% | 69.3 Attainment 8 | 1,300 |
| 5 | Glen Park Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.8 Top 5% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 6 | Plymouth High School for Girls Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 88.7 Top 10% | 65.5 Attainment 8 | 782 |
| 7 | Boringdon Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.6 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 386 |
| 8 | Marine Academy Primary Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 85.2 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 506 |
| 9 | Chaddlewood Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 383 |
| 10 | Elburton Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 83.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 470 |
| 11 | St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 82.4 Top 25% | – | 85 |
| 12 | Woodford Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 13 | Manadon Vale Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.5 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 14 | Tor Bridge Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.9 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 15 | Widey Court Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.5 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 16 | Hooe Primary Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 17 | Pennycross Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 74.1 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 402 |
| 18 | St Edward's CofE Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 19 | Hele's School Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.3 Top 25% | 50.7 Attainment 8 | 1,378 |
| 20 | Ernesettle Community School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.8 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 587 |
| 21 | Coombe Dean School Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | 49.2 Attainment 8 | 1,000 |
| 22 | Mayflower Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 23 | Prince Rock Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 405 |
| 24 | Salisbury Road Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 25 | St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 65.1 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 26 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 64.4 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 276 |
| 27 | Morley Meadow Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 28 | Plymstock School Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,515 |
| 29 | Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 62.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 30 | Goosewell Primary Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 31 | Leigham Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 374 |
| 32 | St Mary's Priory Junior School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 149 |
| 33 | Widewell Primary Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 34 | High View School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 35 | Pomphlett Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.3 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 404 |
| 36 | Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Plymouth · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 55.1 Top 50% | 48.0 Attainment 8 | 74 |
| 37 | Stoke Damerel Primary Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.2 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 38 | Stuart Road Primary Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 39 | Pilgrim Primary Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 361 |
| 40 | Thornbury Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 41 | Riverside Community Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 49.7 Lower 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 42 | Knowle Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 275 |
| 43 | Montpelier Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.7 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 624 |
| 44 | Millbay Academy Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.6 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 526 |
| 45 | Hyde Park Junior School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 45.5 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 46 | Plympton Academy Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.9 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 984 |
| 47 | Ford Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.7 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 171 |
| 48 | Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 404 |
| 49 | Tor Bridge High Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 40.5 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,121 |
| 50 | Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 39.9 Lower 50% | – | 165 |
| 51 | Scott Medical and Healthcare College Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 39.9 Lower 50% | 43.5 Attainment 8 | 231 |
| 52 | Notre Dame RC School Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | 43.3 Attainment 8 | 764 |
| 53 | Eggbuckland Community College Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 1,007 |
| 54 | St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 487 |
| 55 | Mount Street Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 56 | Lipson Co-operative Academy Plymouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 37.6 Lower 50% | 43.5 Attainment 8 | 1,131 |
| 57 | College Road Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 36.1 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 58 | Oreston Community Academy Plymouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 331 |
| 59 | Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 145 |
| 60 | Woodfield Primary School Plymouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
More ranked schools in Plymouth
Ranked 61 to 87 by Success Index (England).
- 61.Lipson Vale Primary School35.1
- 62.Marlborough Primary Academy33.3
- 63.St Peter's CofE Primary School32.8
- 64.Marine Academy Plymouth31.8
- 65.Oakwood Primary Academy29.5
- 66.St George's CofE Primary Academy29.5
- 67.Shakespeare Primary School29.2
- 68.St Joseph's Catholic Primary School29.2
- 69.Plympton St Maurice Primary School29.0
- 70.All Saints Church of England Academy28.9
- 71.St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School28.9
- 72.High Street Primary Academy27.1
- 73.Drake Primary Academy24.6
- 74.St Boniface's RC College24.2
- 75.Laira Green Primary School23.3
- 76.The Cathedral School of St Mary23.3
- 77.Weston Mill Community Primary Academy22.6
- 78.Morice Town Primary Academy21.6
- 79.UTC Plymouth20.5
- 80.Stoke Damerel Community College20.1
- 81.Mount Wise Community Primary School19.2
- 82.Plymouth College17.6
- 83.Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery16.1
- 84.Austin Farm Academy11.6
- 85.Beechwood Primary Academy11.5
- 86.Victoria Road Primary9.6
- 87.St Peter's RC Primary School9.4
Other schools in Plymouth
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
34.9
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
55 students
–
Fletewood School and Nursery
Plymouth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
48 students
–
King's School
Plymouth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
275 students
–
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
–
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Plymouth?
Hyde Park Infants' School is the highest-ranked school in Plymouth with a Success Index (England) of 97.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Plymouth?
Plymouth has 92 schools (71 primary, 19 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 36,858 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Plymouth?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Plymouth is 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.