Schools across Plymouth
Local authority · 110 schools across 2 towns
110
70 primary · 20 secondary
39,204
86% capacity used
40
6 outstanding · 34 good
45,734
6,530 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
70.8%
KS2 Maths
70.2%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,592 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,256 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.7%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
95
2024/25
Absence trend across Plymouth schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
6%
Plans Issued
403
Assessment Requests
1,176
Tribunal Cases
0
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
30
Lodged
(1.0%)
15
Heard
3
Successful
(20%)
Primary (infant classes)
12
Lodged
(0.5%)
5
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
74
Lodged
(2.1%)
57
Heard
10
Successful
(18%)
Total
104
Lodged
(1.6%)
72
Heard
13
Successful
(18%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.