SchoolScoresEggbuckland Community College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5YB
01752 779061 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Plymouth comparisons use the 5 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 40% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 81% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 64% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 83% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 34% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 79% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 49% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 74% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 66% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 55% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 84% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Plymouth figures pool parents at the Plymouth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
169 pupils in this year group.
38% — 8 points below the Plymouth average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.3 | 45.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
168 pupils in this year group.
93% — 2 points above the Plymouth average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 33% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 45% | 37% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 9% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
37 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 3% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 12% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 20.9 | 34.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 69 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 18 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Environmental Science | 10 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Art and Design (Fine Art), Design and Technology (Product Design), History, Mathematics, Art and Design (Photography), Computer Studies / Computing, Drama and Theatre Studies, Mathematics (Further), Physics.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
73 students in this year group.
89% — 9 points above the Plymouth average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 21% | 15% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 31% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
53 students in this year group.
58% — 10 points above the Plymouth average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 58% | 48% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 6% | 12% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 58% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Plymouth. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 179 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 171 |
| Of those, offered a place | 169 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 359 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.7% | 27.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 68% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0% | 14.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 9.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 9.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 19% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.2% | 27.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 55.4 | 28.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 21% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 8.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 82% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.5 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 74% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 10.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- St Boniface's RC College 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Plymouth College 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 35% A*/A at A level
- Tor Bridge High 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lipson Co-operative Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Devonport High School for Girls 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Notre Dame RC School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 6 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Saints CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Plymouth High School for Girls 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir John Hunt Community Sports College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Scott Medical and Healthcare College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eggbuckland Community College's Ofsted rating?
Eggbuckland Community College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Eggbuckland Community College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Eggbuckland Community College?
79% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Eggbuckland Community College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eggbuckland Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 171 families put Eggbuckland Community College as their first choice for 179 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 169 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140104.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.