Plymouth College vs Plymouth High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 656 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth College
Plymouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
487 students
Plymouth High School for Girls
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students
| Measure | Plymouth College Plymouth, South West | Plymouth High School for Girls Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #375 of 402 | #26 of 402 |
| National rank | #3697 of 4,090 | #304 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 487 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 782 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 41.5% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.7 | 65.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 90.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 97.1% |
| EBacc average points | 1.93 | 5.93 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 35.3 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.plymouthcollege.com | www.phsg.org/ |
The verdict
- •Plymouth High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 17.6).
- •Plymouth High School for Girls is the larger school with 782 students compared with 487.
- •Plymouth College is a independent school while Plymouth High School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Plymouth College is co-educational and Plymouth High School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Plymouth College better than Plymouth High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Plymouth High School for Girls ranks higher (88.7 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Plymouth College and Plymouth High School for Girls?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plymouth College: 487. Plymouth High School for Girls: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plymouth College and Plymouth High School for Girls rank in South West?
Plymouth College is 375th of 402 and Plymouth High School for Girls is 26th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).