Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth, PL6 5YB · Plymouth · secondary school
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12th of 19 secondary schools in Plymouth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.1/10 against 910 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.2 · 53 | 30% | 1.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.5 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eggbuckland Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, indicating pupils performed as well as those nationally starting from the same point. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Table Tennis, Diving, Rugby, Football, and Taekwondo, alongside Theatre Royal Plymouth performances and trips to Just Around the River Bend, ECC Take The West End, and Year 9 @ Launchpad Live.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,007 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With an Ofsted rating of "Requires improvement," what specific actions are being taken to raise attainment in English and maths? How does the school support pupils who are falling behind in core subjects? What does the transition process look like for Year 11 students?
What Ofsted said about Eggbuckland Community College
Overview
The inspection found that the school’s overall effectiveness requires improvement, primarily due to insufficiently high expectations for pupil achievement and slow progress in educational quality. While behaviour and personal development are rated as good, leaders have not yet secured rapid improvements in the curriculum or assessment strategies.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with a clear understanding of expectations, resulting in an environment where they feel safe and can learn without disruption.
- Personal development is strong, with age-appropriate well-being lessons and proactive education on local dangers such as vaping.
- The school accurately identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing effective support for those with hearing impairments.
- Pupils enjoy extra-curricular opportunities, including sports, theatre trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
- Students receive timely advice on future pathways through initiatives like ‘Futures Friday’ and guest speakers.
Areas to improve
- Expectations of what pupils can achieve are too low, with adults accepting poor-quality work when pupils are capable of more.
- Curriculum implementation is not sufficiently adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, leaving some unchallenged or unsupported.
- Assessment is not effectively used to identify and address gaps in knowledge or misconceptions, hindering progress.
- Leaders and governors have not accurately monitored or challenged the quality of education, resulting in a slow pace of change.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.3 |
| 2024/25 | 42.3 |
| 2025/26 | 44.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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