Eggbuckland Community College, based in Plymouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Eggbuckland Community College currently has around 1031 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 51% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 13% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Westcott Close, Plymouth, PL6 5YB |
| Website: | https://www.eggbuckland.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01752779061 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Heather Lilley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140104 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1031 |
| Number of Boys: | 551 |
| Number of Girls: | 480 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.40% | 922 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 60 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 8 |
| African | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Charfield Drive , Eggbuckland PL6 5PS | - not rated | 332 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | - not rated | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 677 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleigh County Secondary School Burleigh Lane , PL3 5PP | - not rated | 977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 450 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western College Preparatory School Seymour Road , PL3 5AS | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.