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Plymouth College Preparatory School

Independent school · Plymouth, PL4 6RN
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-11
  • From £11,016 pa
  • 129 pupils
  • Boarding
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A bouncy, happy and fresh-faced prep, poised to grow and develop into a pivotal deal breaker for the Plymouth re-locators and locals alike. A wonderful place to start your educational journey.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
129 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
C of E
Fees
£11,016 - £15,051 pa
Local authority
Plymouth City Council
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Headteacher

Acting head

Mrs Jo Newnham - acting head

Since September 2024, Jo Newnham.


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

Open days
October and March

Exit

Over 80 per cent move up from pre-school to the reception class, others go elsewhere primarily for financial reasons. With three grammar schools in the city, retention through into the senior school is an annual issue but around three-quarters


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Teaching & learning

10:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
10-14
Average class sizes

Pupils

129
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
£11,016 - £15,051 pa

Our view

Now based on the senior school site, this prep school – which is very much on the up - is taking full advantage of the extensive facilities that surround its freshly redesigned, bespoke new building. Nursery to year 4 are based in light filled,


The last word

A bouncy, happy and fresh-faced prep, poised to grow and develop into a pivotal deal breaker for the Plymouth re-locators and locals alike. A wonderful place to start your educational journey.


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What the school says

At Plymouth College Preparatory School, we nurture confident, articulate children, preparing them for the next stage of their education at 11. Our stimulating curriculum, supported by specialist teachers in core subjects, fosters intellectual and social growth. Pupils benefit from excellent facilities, including two libraries, an ICT suite, a science lab and dedicated art, music and sports spaces within a blend of modern and historic buildings. A rich extracurricular programme enhances learning beyond the classroom. With a welcoming community and an environment designed for success, we invite families to visit and experience all we have to offer.

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Address

Ford Park
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 6RN
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  • 497 pupils
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School data & information Plymouth College Preparatory School Ford Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6RN
129 Pupil numbers
10-14 Average class sizes
10:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

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SEN overview

Plymouth College Preparatory School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

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