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Mount Tamar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Mount Tamar School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 108 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–16

Age range

108

Pupils

110

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Mount Tamar School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Mount Tamar School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Plymouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Mount Tamar School — School Information

Full address
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2EF
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–16 years
Free school meals
78.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149391

Other Not applicable Schools in Plymouth

If Mount Tamar School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mount Tamar School

Is Mount Tamar School oversubscribed?

Mount Tamar School is operating close to its capacity of 110 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Mount Tamar School?

Admission to Mount Tamar School is managed by Plymouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Mount Tamar School cover?

Mount Tamar School is a not applicable school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mount Tamar School?

Mount Tamar School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.