St Boniface's RC College, based in Plymouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
St Boniface's RC College currently has around 392 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 33.2% 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 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 44% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 21 Boniface Lane, Plymouth, PL5 3AG |
| Website: | http://www.stbonifaces.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01752779051 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael Antram |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140693 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 392 |
| Number of Boys: | 392 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.60% | 304 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 26 |
| Indian | 4.60% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 11 |
| African | 2.80% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | - not rated | 408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey Court Primary School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | - not rated | 598 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Primary School Chaucer Way , PL5 3EJ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 2out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widey High School for Boys Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JT | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 742 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 1out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Service: Young Parent's Centre Lancaster Gardens , Whitleigh PL5 4AA | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth Tuition Services Years 3 -9 15 Eggbuckland Road , Mannamead PL3 5HF | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.