UTC Plymouth is a secondary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a university technical college 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.
UTC Plymouth currently has around 594 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.9% boys and 28.1% girls. Around 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Park Avenue, Plymouth, PL1 4RL |
| Website: | www.utcplymouth.org |
| Telephone: | 01752284250 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanna Ware |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 146560 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 594 |
| Number of Boys: | 427 |
| Number of Girls: | 167 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.20% | 512 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 37 |
| African | 2.00% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary School Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | - not rated | 424 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary Academy Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ | - not rated | 670 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Secondary School Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , Devenport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Technology College Park Avenue , Devonport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 799 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.