Best 3 Secondary schools in Plymouth – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Marine Academy Plymouth (Secondary) in Plymouth; Devonport High School for Boys (Secondary) in Plymouth; Plymstock School (Secondary) in Plymouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Marine Academy Plymouth, Devonport High School for Boys and Plymstock School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Plymouth and Plymouth, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Marine Academy Plymouth), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Marine Academy Plymouth (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,850, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust and Westcountry Schools Trust.

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Attribute	Marine Academy Plymouth PL5 2AF	Devonport High School for Boys PL1 5QP	Plymstock School PL9 9AZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Plymouth PL5 2AF	Plymouth Devon PL1 5QP	Plymouth Devon PL9 9AZ
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Jun 2024	2 10 Dec 2023	2 14 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	1160	1680
Capacity utilisation	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy		Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust	Plymouth (879)	Westcountry Schools Trust
Website	—	www.dhsb.org	www.plymstockschool.org.uk
Telephone	—	01752208787	01752402679
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Marine Academy Plymouth

PL5 2AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Plymouth
PL5 2AF
Ofsted: 2 13 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Website: —
Telephone: —

Devonport High School for Boys

PL1 5QP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Plymouth
Devon
PL1 5QP
Ofsted: 2 10 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Plymouth (879)
Website: www.dhsb.org
Telephone: 01752208787

Plymstock School

PL9 9AZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Plymouth
Devon
PL9 9AZ
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westcountry Schools Trust
Website: www.plymstockschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01752402679

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.