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Plymouth College

Plymouth, South West, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull, Weekly, Flexi boardingAges 3-18Independent511 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

30.6/ 100
Regional
Academic record17
Press reputation83
Alumni65
Prestige52

The Worldly ranking measures a school's external standing from publicly sourced signals — academic results, press coverage, alumni and awards — scored out of 100. It is objective and separate from the Boardingly scorecard above. Signal coverage: 65%. Provisional while we widen sourcing.

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Entrance requirements

Registration fee of £180 for all applicants. Assessment arrangements for Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form entry. International admissions process also available.

Life & activities

Sports

SwimmingDivingRugbyFootballFencingModern Pentathlon

Arts

Creative ArtsPerforming ArtsMusic

Extra-curricular

Co-curricular activitiesCommunity servicePrefects programmeHigh performance sportEvening and weekend activities (boarding)

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Weekly, Flexi

Dining: No supplementary lunch charges for full boarding pupils. Lunch costs are charged termly for day pupils (Prep and Senior). Boarding fees include breakfast and dinner for full boarders and weekly boarders.

Pastoral care: Pastoral care and education underpins all that the school does, with a focus on knowing all students well in an inclusive community. The school supports personal growth and character development alongside academic achievement.

Latest inspection

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