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Plymstock School

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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
A-

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School Info

Plymstock School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.

It has 1682 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
The community at Plymstock School is exceptional because it upholds and actively promotes the moral principles of decency, respect, and compassion. Our team of well-trained, highly talented employees is committed, energetic, and motivating, and they deliver great instruction and support. Students are able to do this and grow into independent, creative thinkers who genuinely like studying, which leads to great achievement. Every single student who completes their education at Plymstock School has successfully progressed onto education, employment, or training, suited to their requirements and objectives, and this is something we are quite proud of. This is also true at the highest academic level, and we are thrilled when students are accepted into Oxford and Cambridge Universities on a regular basis. Our facilities are top-notch, and since the school became an academy, it has received over $200,000 in capital funding, which has allowed for, among other things, the improvement of our sporting facilities, the creation of a cutting-edge cafe called "The Galley," and the building of a new Social Sciences Building that is environmentally friendly. We have outstanding pastoral care and offer a secure learning atmosphere where pupils can flourish. Each child is given the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become a responsible, well-rounded person who is well-prepared for the challenges of our diverse society and for life in contemporary Britain. We are immensely proud of our school, and we highly urge you to come visit during the school day to experience firsthand why Plymstock School is a unique setting for education. You are more than welcome to visit, so do so.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
A-
B-
B-
B
Ofset report
Good Good Good Good
Age range
11-18 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
18.9 21.5 15.2 17.7
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
- - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- - - -
Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.05 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 35.69% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 51.54% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 46% 22.81% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 12.92% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 16.96% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.35 3.26 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 90.86% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 256 108 140
Pupils staying in education 80% 82.82% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 44% 28.32% 34.04%
School sixth forms 36% 42.55% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.23% 10.43%
Other education destinations SP 12% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 11% 6.05% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 39% 5 26.3% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 5 39.39% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 44% 27.87% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 5 12.3% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 3 16.83% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.24 2.69 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 96.16% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 229 114 134
Pupils staying in education 85% 88.95% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 28% 33.35%
School sixth forms 48% 43% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.49%
Other education destinations 1% 17.95% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 11% 5.84% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.53% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 2 25.83% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 2 39.83% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 41% 29.52% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 21 10.17% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 17 16.22% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.26 2.65 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 81.58% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 248 122 140
Pupils staying in education 85% 65.05% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 24.63% 28.39%
School sixth forms 48% 47.79% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 9.1%
Other education destinations 1% 0.37% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 3.26% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.32% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.22 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 28.59% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 43.27% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 78% 31.14% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 17% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 41% 18.82% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 75.95% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 252 124 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 44% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 22.53% 30.57%
School sixth forms 57% 49.95% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 9%
Other education destinations 2% 0.42% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 13% 7.95% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.53% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.49 31.12 33.32
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.19 27.2 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 22.2% 10.96% 17.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 82 153 249
Students staying in education 51% 54.5% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 9.13% 4.99%
Students entering employment 33% 20.69% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 12.19% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.61 3 24.95 29.31
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.51 2 23.54 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 21.7% 8.48% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 100 164 232
Students staying in education 41% 45.73% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 21% 13.4% 7.79%
Students entering employment 28% 24.2% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 11.47% 8.82%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.26 1 25.91 28.96
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.33 3 24.62 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 18.0% 8.48% 13.23%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 14 2 3
Students staying in education 33 22.4% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 9.27% 5.55%
Students entering employment 25% 19.27% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.8% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.65 24.77 26.65
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.2 26.05 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 6.2% 7.48% 12.55%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 6 2 3
Students staying in education 22 25.67% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 12.2% 6.39%
Students entering employment 18% 23.67% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.4% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2023 To 2nd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 2nd Sep 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 19th Dec 2023
Spring Term 3rd Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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Improvements have been made in identifying pupils' specific needs.

Strategies including additional teaching have had a positive impact.

Careers advice is now integral to the curriculum.

Attendance has risen year on year and is now in line with the rates seen typically nationally.

There have been significant changes in the leadership team, including joining Westcountry Schools Trust.

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