Best Secondary Schools in Plymouth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Plymouth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

64.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

41.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Devonport High School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
🥈	Devonport High School for Girls Secondary	Good	78	View school
🥉	Plymouth High School for Girls Secondary	Good	67	View school
4.	Hele's School Secondary	Good	51	View school
5.	Plymstock School Secondary	Good	49	View school
6.	Tor Bridge High Secondary	Good	48	View school
7.	Lipson Co-operative Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	47	View school
8.	Sir John Hunt Community Sports College Secondary	Requires Improvement	45	View school
9.	Notre Dame RC School Secondary	Good	45	View school
10.	Coombe Dean School Secondary	Requires Improvement	42	View school
11.	Scott Medical and Healthcare College Secondary	Good	42	View school
12.	Millbay Academy Secondary	Inadequate	38	View school
13.	All Saints Church of England Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	38	View school
14.	Stoke Damerel Community College Secondary	Requires Improvement	35	View school
15.	Eggbuckland Community College Secondary	Requires Improvement	34	View school
16.	Marine Academy Plymouth Secondary	Inadequate	34	View school
17.	St Boniface's RC College Secondary	Requires Improvement	33	View school
18.	Plympton Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	33	View school
19.	UTC Plymouth Secondary	Inadequate	21	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Plymouth?

There are 19 secondary schools in Plymouth, of which 1 (5%) 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 Devonport High School for Boys. 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?

5% of secondary schools in Plymouth are rated Outstanding and 37% 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.