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Plymouth, Plymouth · ranked for your family, with the reasons

19 state primary schools within 2 miles and 21 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of PL6, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near PL6

19 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of PL6, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Plymouth · 1.4 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.5 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Edward's CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Plymouth · 0.95 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.5 of 20 points

      0.95 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Leigham Primary School

    State primary · Plymouth · 1.1 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. High View School

    State primary · Plymouth · 2.0 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 6.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Tor Bridge Primary School

    State primary · Plymouth · 0.70 miles

    61of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 5% in England · 0.70 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 30 of 48. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Austin Farm Academy

    State primary · Plymouth · 1.5 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 17 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters2.6 of 20 points

      Better than 13% of 14,817 state schools in England: 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 16.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Woodfield Primary School

    State primary · Plymouth · 1.6 miles

    53of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: better than 47% of schools in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.5 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 16.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Widey Court Primary School

    State primary · Plymouth · 1.0 miles

    52of 100

    Results: top 14% in England · 1.0 miles · absence 4.0% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.7 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 86 of 102. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Beechwood Primary Academy

    State primary · Plymouth · 1.1 miles

    52of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters0.8 of 20 points

      Better than 4% of 14,817 state schools in England: 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.5 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Thornbury Primary School

    State primary · Plymouth · 0.52 miles

    51of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.52 miles · results: better than 30% of schools in England

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.8 of 20 points

      0.52 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 3.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near PL6

21 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of PL6, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Tor Bridge High

    State secondary · Plymouth · 0.70 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.70 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.11 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2021: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 35.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Devonport High School for Girls

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Plymouth · 2.3 miles

    65of 100

    Results: top 7% in England · Ofsted: Good (2019) · 2.3 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.78 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.7 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 157 of 250. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. All Saints Church of England Academy

    State secondary · Church of England · Plymouth · 2.1 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.03 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.4 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 14.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 67.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Scott Medical and Healthcare College

    State secondary · Plymouth · 3.1 miles

    61of 100

    Results: top 7% in England · Ofsted: Good (2020) · classes of 18 on average

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.76 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.5 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 58.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Marine Academy Plymouth

    State secondary · Plymouth · 2.8 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.8 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters4.6 of 20 points

      Better than 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.35 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.8 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 52.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

    State secondary · Plymouth · 1.4 miles

    58of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.4 miles · results: better than 42% of schools in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters8.5 of 20 points

      Better than 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Plymouth High School for Girls

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Plymouth · 2.8 miles

    58of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 32% in England · 2.8 miles

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points

      Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.24 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.9 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 71 of 104. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Plymstock School

    State secondary · Plymouth · 3.9 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 50% in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.00 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.4 of 20 points

      3.9 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 18.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St Boniface's RC College

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Boys · Plymouth · 1.2 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.2 miles · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters5.7 of 20 points

      Better than 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.28 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 21.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Notre Dame RC School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Girls · Plymouth · 0.70 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.70 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters5.9 of 20 points

      Better than 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.27 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is safeguarding not met. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of PL6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 9.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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