Schools in Plymouth
Moving to Plymouth? These are the schools closest to the centre of Plymouth, Devon — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Plymouth City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include The Barbican, Peverell and Plymstock.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Plymouth centre
- under 0.1 mi
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Primary · PL1 5BQ
- 0.3 mi
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Primary · PL1 5HW
- 0.4 mi
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · PL1 1TP
- 0.4 mi
Mount Street Primary School
Primary · PL4 8NZ
- 0.5 mi
Plymouth High School for Girls
Secondary · PL4 6HT
- 0.5 mi
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Primary · PL1 5LL
- 0.6 mi
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Primary · PL1 3AY
- 0.6 mi
Millbay Academy
Secondary · PL1 3EG
- 0.6 mi
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · PL4 9BE
- 0.7 mi
Devonport High School for Boys
Secondary · PL1 5QP
- 0.7 mi
Stoke Damerel Community College
Secondary · PL3 4BD
- 0.8 mi
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Secondary · PL3 4BD
These are the schools nearest the centre of Plymouth. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Plymouth postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Plymouth. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Plymouth?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Plymouth?
- You apply through Plymouth City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.