SchoolScoresSir John Hunt Community Sports College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, PL5 4AA
01752 201020 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Plymouth comparisons use the 9 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 76% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 83% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 79% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 67% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 99% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 61% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Plymouth. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 69% | 84% |
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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
116 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113533), before it changed to its current form.
29% — 17 points below the Plymouth average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% | 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. | 39.8 | 45.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 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.
131 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113533), before it changed to its current form.
88% — 3 points below the Plymouth average, and 4 points below 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. | 88% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 25% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 37% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 9% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 88% |
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
22 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113533), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 50% | 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. | 33.3 | 34.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 40 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 9 | 0% | 22% | 19% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 6 | 0% | 33% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), English Language, Geography, Biology, History, Physics, Chemistry.
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.
54 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113533), before it changed to its current form.
74% — 6 points below the Plymouth average, and 5 points below 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. | 74% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 15% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 31% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 74% |
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.
31 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113533), before it changed to its current form.
39% — 9 points below the Plymouth average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 39% | 48% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 12% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 50% | 39% |
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 | 151 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 148 |
| Of those, offered a place | 148 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 271 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 43.5% | 27.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 14.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 9.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 9.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 42.2% | 27.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 68.7 | 28.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 8.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 11% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Plymouth. Higher than 35% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Notre Dame RC School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 6 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Boniface's RC College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Saints CofE Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eggbuckland Community College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Marine Academy Plymouth 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Devonport High School for Girls 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tor Bridge High 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Plymouth College 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 35% A*/A at A level
- Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Scott Medical and Healthcare College 2.7 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 Sir John Hunt Community Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Sir John Hunt Community Sports College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Sir John Hunt Community Sports College?
94% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sir John Hunt Community Sports College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sir John Hunt Community Sports College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 148 families put Sir John Hunt Community Sports College as their first choice for 151 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 148 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 148740.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- 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.