Plumpton College, Lewes
Plumpton College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Lewes. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Plumpton College in detail
Plumpton College in its own words
In its own words: "The UK wine industry is one of the fastest growing and most successful in the agricultural sector, so if you're interested in pursuing a career in this growing and in demand sector with a wealth of exciting opportunities, consider one of Plumpton College's degree courses, apprenticeships or part-time courses."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 16 January 2027 and an open day on Saturday 13 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in East Sussex
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 452 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 8% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 38% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Plumpton Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Plumpton College Grounds (in), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
About
Plumpton College is a Further and Higher education college in Plumpton, East Sussex, England, with courses in a variety of land based and related subjects. The college provides a range of full-time and part-time land-based courses, FE courses to Foundation Degree and BSc courses.
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At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
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Average grade
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Best 3 A-Levels
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Value added
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2023/24 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 452 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
1%
Top-third university
13%
Degree course
17%
Any L4+ destination
0%
Apprenticeships
Based on 205 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Latest from Plumpton College
College secures £5m funding boost to meet growing demand
9 Sep 2026
Deciding your next step for September 2026?
1 Sep 2026
Her Majesty The Queen marks Plumpton College centenary during royal visit
7 Jul 2026
Open Day returns bigger than ever for Centenary celebrations
9 May 2026
New Butterfly Gardens Open at One Garden Brighton
13 Apr 2026
Year 10 Taster Days 2026
7 Apr 2026
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Keep up with Plumpton College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Lewes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lewes
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,496
Applications
4,990
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Questions parents ask about Plumpton College
What is Plumpton College's Ofsted rating?
Plumpton College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for Plumpton College?
No fixed boundary. When Plumpton College is oversubscribed, East Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Plumpton College?
Apply through East Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Plumpton College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Plumpton College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Plumpton College?
Plumpton College is at Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)