What did Ofsted judge Eggbuckland Community College's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Eggbuckland Community College's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Eggbuckland Community College?

Eggbuckland Community College has 1,007 pupils on roll.

What ages does Eggbuckland Community College take?

Eggbuckland Community College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Eggbuckland Community College located?

Eggbuckland Community College is located in Plymouth, PL6 5YB, Plymouth.

How do I apply to Eggbuckland Community College?

Eggbuckland Community College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Eggbuckland Community College?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Eggbuckland Community College was 2.83 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Eggbuckland Community College?

When Eggbuckland Community College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.

What is the largest ethnic background at Eggbuckland Community College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Eggbuckland Community College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Eggbuckland Community College: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

2.83miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Eggbuckland Community College, year by year →

How places are decided at Eggbuckland Community College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]
3Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two year… — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. [The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.]
5Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school — Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school.
6Priority will next be given to other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children

Westcountry Schools Trust is the admission authority for this school and determines its arrangements; Plymouth City Council coordinates applications.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Eggbuckland Community College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Eggbuckland Community College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Eggbuckland Community College's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Eggbuckland Community College?: Eggbuckland Community College has 1,007 pupils on roll.
What ages does Eggbuckland Community College take?: Eggbuckland Community College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Eggbuckland Community College located?: Eggbuckland Community College is located in Plymouth, PL6 5YB, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Eggbuckland Community College?: Eggbuckland Community College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Eggbuckland Community College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Eggbuckland Community College was 2.83 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Eggbuckland Community College?: When Eggbuckland Community College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Eggbuckland Community College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Eggbuckland Community College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

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Last distance offered at Eggbuckland Community College, year by year →

How places are decided at Eggbuckland Community College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]
3Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two year… — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. [The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.]
5Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school — Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school.
6Priority will next be given to other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

Westcountry Schools Trust is the admission authority for this school and determines its arrangements; Plymouth City Council coordinates applications.

Eggbuckland Community College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Eggbuckland Community College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Eggbuckland Community College's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Eggbuckland Community College?: Eggbuckland Community College has 1,007 pupils on roll.
What ages does Eggbuckland Community College take?: Eggbuckland Community College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Eggbuckland Community College located?: Eggbuckland Community College is located in Plymouth, PL6 5YB, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Eggbuckland Community College?: Eggbuckland Community College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Eggbuckland Community College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Eggbuckland Community College was 2.83 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Eggbuckland Community College?: When Eggbuckland Community College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Eggbuckland Community College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Eggbuckland Community College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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