Plymouth College, Plymouth
Plymouth College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Plymouth. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Plymouth College in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Plymouth College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Plymouth College are King's School (0.5 miles); Fletewood School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good); and Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus (2.9 miles).
King's SchoolFletewood School and NurseryOneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Where pupils go next
Of the 59 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 32% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 27% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 81 pupils (16.6%) received SEN support and 6 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hyde Park Shops (nw-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 738 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Plymouth (196), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
At its routine inspection in February 2026, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report
Routine Inspection
3 February 2026
Regulatory Compliance
8 March 2023
Short Visit
10 May 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 January 2019
Regulatory Compliance
1 March 2016
Integrated
22 January 2013
About
Plymouth College is a co-educational private school in Plymouth, Devon.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£10,350 to £24,599
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£34,049 to £43,920
| Reception per term | £10,350 a year |
| Years 1 & 2 per term | £11,401 a year |
| Year 3 per term | £12,899 a year |
| Year 4 per term | £13,201 a year |
| Year 5 per term | £14,101 a year |
| Year 6 per term | £15,001 a year |
| Years 7 & 8 * per term | £20,401 a year |
| Years 9 per term | £23,400 a year |
| Years 10 & 11 per term | £24,001 a year |
| Sixth Form * per term | £24,599 a year |
| Years 7 & 8 * per term (boarding) | £34,049 a year |
| Years 9-11 per term (boarding) | £41,706 a year |
| Sixth Form * per term (boarding) | £43,920 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Plymouth College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Plymouth College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Plymouth College.
- High 5 Plymouth CollegeAt the school · Not yet graded
Nurseries
High 5 Plymouth College is at Plymouth College.
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Plymouth College, with their latest published grades:
- Toad Hall Pre-School - Day nursery, under 0.1 milesOfsted, 6 April 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Bambinos Childcare Centre - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted report card, 20 February 2026: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Sunbeams - Day nursery, 0.4 milesOfsted, 9 March 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- King's School Nursery - Day nursery, 0.6 milesOfsted, 12 March 2009: Good overall
- Pathways Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.6 milesOfsted, 29 November 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 44
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
5 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 Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
42%
Available places
487 pupils
1,173 places
686 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Plymouth council
Places available
3,165
Applications
2,761
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Plymouth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
81
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
487
Total Pupils
283
Boys
204
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Plymouth College
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Plymouth College
When was Plymouth College last inspected?
Plymouth College's most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) was a routine inspection in February 2026. At its routine inspection in February 2026, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.
How many pupils go to Plymouth College?
Plymouth College has around 487 pupils on roll.
Does Plymouth College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: High 5 Plymouth College (registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Plymouth College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 5 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 Plymouth is 22 (the median across 107 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Plymouth College?
Plymouth College is at Ford Park, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 6RN.
Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)