Plymouth College A GSG School
- Plymouth College
Ford Park
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 6RN - Head: Mr Adam Carr - Interim head
- T 01752 505100
- F 01752 203246
- E admissions@plymouthcollege.com
- W www.plymouthcollege.com/
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Read about the best schools in Devon
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Plymouth
- Pupils: 398; sixth formers: 134
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £16,824 - £19,929; Boarding £27,531 - £39,330 pa
- Open days: October and March
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Plymouth College Preparatory School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
In a city boasting three single-sex, academically rigorous grammars, parents say this school is the hidden gem because, ‘instead of pressure, they offer a sense of belonging where pupils are accepted whatever their ability and talent, making them happy enough to fly academically.’ But the most striking thing about the school is its all-action, adventurous heart. Not content to simply offer DofE and Ten Tors (both of which it excels at), the school has...
What the school says...
Our academic curriculum is really strong but we also believe firmly in the importance of the wider curriculum, which is reflected in the diverse mix of sporting, outward bound, artistic, musical and dramatic activities. Everyone is able to find success and enjoyment along a broad front. There is a great community spirit at the College and those who come here make lasting friendships and forge good relationships at all levels. ...Read more
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Curricula
Cambridge Pre-U - an alternative to A levels, with all exams at the end of the two-year course.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Choir school - substantial scholarships and bursaries usually available for choristers.
Sports
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Fencing
Shooting
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Interim head
Since September 2023, interim head is Mr Adam Carr BA PGCE, the previous senior deputy at the school and holder of several senior posts before that. Mr Carr has a degree in German and modern history from St Andrews and a PGCE from Durham.
Entrance
Academically non-selective, but entrance exams in maths and English and for scholarships. Around 50 per cent of intake come from the prep. Others mainly from local primaries, with parents who want to avoid the testing for local grammars. For sixth form entry, a minimum of six 5s at GCSE including English and maths, with 6s in the subjects to be studied at A level.
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
The school welcomes a pupil who has specific learning problems so long as, with help and support, the pupil can make sound progress through the school. The support depends on the nature of the difficulty but may be individual lessons or small group tutorials. Teachers will be informed as to how they can best help a pupil and parents are kept informed of progress and what is being achieved. Where appropriate, extra time is given in exams and word processors are used. Care is taken to bear in mind any difficulties with entrance examinations. 10-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College Preparatory School | 2023 | 75% to the senior school. |
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