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.

Plymouth has 19 secondary schools and a further 16 rated Good — 84% of secondary schools in Plymouth are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Devonport High School for Girls 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.

19
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
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 Girls
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥈 Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary
 Good 89 View school
🥉 Plymouth High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 84 View school
4. Hele's School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Coombe Dean School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. Plymstock School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Marine Academy Plymouth
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
8. Lipson Co-operative Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
9. Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
10. Notre Dame RC School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
11. All Saints Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
12. Tor Bridge High
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
13. Millbay Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
14. Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
15. UTC Plymouth
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
16. Stoke Damerel Community College
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
17. Plympton Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 View school
18. Eggbuckland Community College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 45 View school
19. St Boniface's RC College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 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 0 (0%) 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 Girls. 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?
0% of secondary schools in Plymouth are rated Outstanding and 84% 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.