Plymouth College
Plymouth, South West · PL4 6RN
Founded in 1877, Plymouth College is a Church of England independent school that takes pupils from age 2 right through to 18, with boarding available for those who want it. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent overall and excellent for personal development, with all compliance standards met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 10 to 1 points to small classes and close attention, and the sizeable sixth form of 130 gives the upper school real momentum. It is a place that invests heavily in its older pupils and in life beyond the classroom.
114
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£15,354
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 114
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 10
- Location
- Plymouth, South West
- Website
- www.plymouthcollege.com
- Telephone
- 01752 505100
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head of prep Mrs Jo Newnham
Latest results
Attainment 8
24.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
36%
A-level A*-A
33%
A-level A*-B
61%
Teaching & academics
The picture at this stage of the school is mixed and worth weighing carefully. GCSE results sit below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 24.7 against a national average of 46.9, though 36 per cent of grades reach the 9-7 range. At A-level the sixth form performs more strongly, with a third of entries graded A*-A and 61 per cent at A*-B; sciences, mathematics and a broad sweep of humanities and social sciences are popular, and BTECs and the EPQ broaden the offer alongside traditional subjects.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 130
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a clear presence, with swimming, football and rugby among the main activities. Scholarships span academic, all-round, art, drama and sporting strengths, signalling a school that recognises a range of talents.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1877
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,131 - £15,354
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £28,197 - £41,826
Available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 February 2026
The last word
A small, long-established independent with strong inspection marks for personal development and a thriving sixth form. Parents will want to look closely at the GCSE data and decide where their child fits.
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Plymouth College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Plymouth College located?
Plymouth College is located at Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN.
What type of school is Plymouth College?
Plymouth College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Plymouth College?
Plymouth College has approximately 114 pupils on roll.
What is Plymouth College's inspection rating?
Plymouth College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 February 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.