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Plymstock School Catchment Area

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

Plymstock School is a academy converter secondary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1607 pupils, and a capacity of 1680 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,607

Pupils

1,680

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Plymstock School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Plymstock 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: 96% 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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Plymstock School — School Information

Full address
Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9AZ
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136568

Other Secondary Schools in Plymouth

If Plymstock School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Plymstock School

Is Plymstock School oversubscribed?

Plymstock School is operating close to its capacity of 1680 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Plymstock School?

Admission to Plymstock 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 Plymstock School cover?

Plymstock School is a secondary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Plymstock School?

Plymstock School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.