Eggbuckland Community College, Plymouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made good progress improving how teachers present lessons, which helps students focus better. Staff are now better at spotting gaps in what pupils already know and filling those gaps, particularly in English and maths. Students are taking more pride in their work as the school has raised its expectations.
Key Strengths
- Teachers are using consistent approaches to present information, helping pupils concentrate better on learning
- The school is improving how it checks what pupils already know and is filling gaps in foundational English and maths
- Pupils are taking greater pride in their written work following raised expectations
- Leaders and trustees share a clear vision for improvement and are working together effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Improvements to teaching quality are still early and need more time to show full impact
- The curriculum needs further work to be fully adapted to meet all pupils' individual needs
- Staff and pupils need more consistent understanding of the school's expectations for written work quality
Eggbuckland Community College is making progress to improve the school following recent leadership changes. However, some aspects still need further development.
At a Glance
23.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
38
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,007 pupils
1,100 capacity
93 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Plymouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Plymouth
Admissions Demand - Plymouth
Places available
3,266
Applications
2,784
Got 1st preference
89.5%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Secondary admissions across Plymouth (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.36038%
Overall absence
30.21583%
Persistent absence
973
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Eggbuckland Community College
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School
St Edward's CofE Primary School
King's School
Austin Farm Academy
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
High View School
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