Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Plymouth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 107 schools across Plymouth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Plymouth has 107 primary & secondary schools, of which 11 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 82 rated Good — 87% of primary & secondary schools in Plymouth are rated Good or Outstanding overall. King's School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Plymouth follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

107
Total schools
11
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
64.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 King's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
🥈 Mill Ford School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Glen Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
4. Marine Academy Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. Tor Bridge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
6. Devonport High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
7. Mayflower Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
8. Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary
 Good 89 View school
9. Ernesettle Community School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
10. Prince Rock Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
11. High View School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
12. Plymouth High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 84 View school
13. Compton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Chaddlewood Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Pennycross Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
16. Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
17. Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
18. Woodlands School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
19. Longcause Community Special School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
20. ACE Schools Plymouth
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Plymouth?
There are 107 primary & secondary schools in Plymouth, of which 11 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Plymouth?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Plymouth is King's School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Plymouth?
Primary and secondary school applications in Plymouth are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Plymouth council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Plymouth?
10% of primary & secondary schools in Plymouth are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 69.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.