GCSE 2025/26
#3,242 of 3,312
Worse than 97% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2022/23
#2,460 of 2,469
Worse than 99% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jan 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146560.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 31.5 | 46.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 43% | 67.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 24.3% | 49.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 1.9% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 40.2% | 63.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 107 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 21 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | c |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census. School places come from the DfE capacity survey and do not include nursery, so unfilled places compare them with pupils outside nursery.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils | 594 |
| Girls | 180 |
| Boys | 414 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 45.1% |
| First language not English | 8.2% |
| School places2024/25 | 650 |
| Unfilled places | 8.6% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 160 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 101 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 26 |
| Average class size | 21.6 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 13.1 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 9.8 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 45.4 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 9.12 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 27.37 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 44.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 37.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1.8 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 4.8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 115 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 229 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 115 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 112 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 13 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 14% | 9.2% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 35.1% | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 10.2% | 4.5% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 27.3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 11.6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.5% |
| Permanent exclusions | 3 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 89.1% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 76.6% |
| Further education | 51.6% |
| School sixth form | 25% |
| Employment | 9.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 62.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 25% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 25% |
| Higher education | 16.7% |
| Employment | 16.7% |
| Further education | 4.2% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Morice Town Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Marlborough Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Stoke Damerel Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | College Road Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Devonport High School for Boys | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Mount Wise Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ford Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Stoke Damerel Community College | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Studio schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. |
UTC Plymouth is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 17 Jan 2023.
UTC Plymouth ranks 3,242 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 97% of schools) and 2,460 of 2,469 schools in England for A-level 2022/23 (worse than 99% of schools).
In 2025/26, 24.3% of pupils at UTC Plymouth got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 31.5 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at UTC Plymouth was z.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, UTC Plymouth made 115 offers from 229 applications (2 per offer), and 112 of 115 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
UTC Plymouth has 594 pupils aged 11 to 19.
UTC Plymouth had 650 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, UTC Plymouth has a sixth form with 160 places in 2024/25.
At UTC Plymouth, the average class had 21.6 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.1 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at UTC Plymouth missed 14% of sessions (England 8%), and 35.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.