Ofsted school ratings in Plymouth
In Plymouth (South West), 47 of 51 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.2%. That is 5.0 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 40
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 51
- rank 49/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Plymouth (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Plymouth | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 13.7% |
| Good | 40 | 78.4% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 3.9% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 3.9% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Plymouth
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 97.1% |
| Secondary | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 86.7% |
| Special | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
More about Plymouth
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- North East Lincolnshire92.3%
- Reading92.3%
- South Tyneside92.3%
- Hillingdon92.1%
- Waltham Forest92.0%
- Wokingham91.7%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Plymouth are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 47 of 51 graded state-funded schools in Plymouth hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.2%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Plymouth have?
- Plymouth has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 40 rated Good, out of 51 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Plymouth?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Plymouth, and 2 rated Requires improvement, out of 51 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Plymouth?
- By phase in Plymouth: 97.1% of 34 primary schools; 86.7% of 15 secondary schools; 50.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Plymouth compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Plymouth ranks 49 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.2% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.