What did Ofsted judge Plymstock School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Plymstock School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Plymstock School?

Plymstock School has 1,515 pupils on roll.

What ages does Plymstock School take?

Plymstock School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Plymstock School located?

Plymstock School is located in Plymouth, PL9 9AZ, Plymouth.

How do I apply to Plymstock School?

Plymstock School 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 are Year 7 places decided at Plymstock School?

When Plymstock School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — 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. Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Plymstock School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.6% of pupils at Plymstock School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Plymstock School

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 and previously looked after children — 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.
2Exceptional social or medical need — 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.]
3Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Children on roll at a named linked school — Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of members of staff — 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.]
6Other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

PAN is 240 for Year 7; separate PAN of 30 for Year 12 external applicants. The named linked schools listed in the key information table correspond to oversubscription criterion 4.

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.

Plymstock School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Plymstock School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Plymstock School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Plymstock School?: Plymstock School has 1,515 pupils on roll.
What ages does Plymstock School take?: Plymstock School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Plymstock School located?: Plymstock School is located in Plymouth, PL9 9AZ, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Plymstock School?: Plymstock School 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 are Year 7 places decided at Plymstock School?: When Plymstock School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — 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. Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Plymstock School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.6% of pupils at Plymstock School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Plymstock School

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 and previously looked after children — 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.
2Exceptional social or medical need — 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.]
3Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Children on roll at a named linked school — Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of members of staff — 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.]
6Other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

PAN is 240 for Year 7; separate PAN of 30 for Year 12 external applicants. The named linked schools listed in the key information table correspond to oversubscription criterion 4.

Plymstock School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Plymstock School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Plymstock School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Plymstock School?: Plymstock School has 1,515 pupils on roll.
What ages does Plymstock School take?: Plymstock School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Plymstock School located?: Plymstock School is located in Plymouth, PL9 9AZ, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Plymstock School?: Plymstock School 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 are Year 7 places decided at Plymstock School?: When Plymstock School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — 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. Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Plymstock School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.6% of pupils at Plymstock School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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