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UTC Plymouth is a non-selective free school. It has about 540 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Reach South Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Millbay Academy, Thomas Hall School and Parkfield School.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Destinations and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Environment.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Progress is about average. Destinations at 18 are excellent.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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