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Plymouth College

Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN

Independent school for ages 2–19 in Plymouth. Mixed intake, Christian ethos.

Plymouth College is a mixed independent school with a Christian ethos in Plymouth, teaching ages 2 to 19 with nursery classes, boarding and a sixth form. It has around 510 pupils. An ISI inspection in February 2026 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school says Plymouth College began educating pupils in 1877 and later grew to include Plymouth Mannamead School and St Dunstan's Abbey School. It highlights high-performance sport, especially swimming, and names former pupils including Tom Daley and Henry Slade.

Ages 2–19 · All-through
511 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Plymouth’s deadlines and how to apply →