Plymouth College Preparatory School A GSG School
- Plymouth College Preparatory School
Ford Park
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 6RN - Head: Adam Carr - Interim Head; Head of Prep: Mr Huw Tho
- T 01752 505101
- E admissions@plymouthcollege.com
- W www.plymouthcollege.com
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 3 to 11 with a linked senior school
- Read about the best schools in Devon
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Plymouth
- Pupils: 118
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: £9,771 - £13,482 pa
- Open days: October and March
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Plymouth College
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Pupils we met were bubbling over with excitement about their new school site, proudly showing us every nook and cranny. Teaching is fun and pupils are engaged. Project based learning ensures a holistic real-life approach to education. Year 2 pupils are currently studying Shackleton and discuss his expeditions by looking at the geography of the polar landscape and the historical context and importance of the exploration; they have been reading and writing fictional diary entries for English and, when we visited, were making junk-models of Endurance. Friday afternoons see…
What the school says...
The primary aim of the School is to prepare children for the next step of their education at the age of 11, ensuring that they are articulate and have taken full advantage of an education designed to stimulate the development of each child both intellectually and socially. We have two libraries, an ICT suite, a well-equipped laboratory, art room, music room and a Sports Hall which blends a state-of-the-art school with beautiful historic buildings. There are specialist teachers in Mathematics, English, Science, Information Technology, Design Technology, Geography, History, Art, Music and French. There is also a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Every effort has been made to consider the needs of modern teachers and pupils to create an environment second to none. Entry is by interview and assessment. Application forms can be obtained from the Secretary and appointments to view the school are welcome. ...Read more
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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.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since September 2022, Huw Thomas, previously director of operations and co-curricular at Sherborne Prep. He has also been housemaster and director of rugby at Glenalmond College, Perth and assistant master at Blundell’s.
Entrance
Academically non-selective. Offers places based on a taster day and head interview only: ‘We see so much of a child by spending a day with them in the class’. Kindergarten from the term the pupil turns 3 - very much a ‘pre-school’ education rather than a nursery, with uniforms worn and pupils expected to be toilet trained and no longer needing a day time nap.
Currently experiencing the post-Covid relocation boom, the prep is seeing its highest ever level of new starters, so always worth asking about joining in other year groups, including mid-year.
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Special Education Needs
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College | 2023 | 75% to the senior school. |
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