Plymouth has 241 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 93% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 22 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
97% good or better · England 97%
100% good or better · England 94%
- Nursery schools2
100% good or better · England 97%
88% good or better · England 89%
69% good or better · England 81%
86% good or better · England 90%
- Independent schools1
100% good or better · England 74%
- Colleges and sixth forms2
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
95% good or better · England 82%
Latest inspections in Plymouth
All latest reports- Mount Wise Community Primary School22 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· Plymouth· very positive tone· Sophie Hillson, Mark Burgess, Tom PagelowestNeeds attention
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy22 Sept 2026 ·Academy sponsor led· Plymouth· very positive tone· Kelly Olive, Claire Bunting, Nicola Bray +1lowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- Good
- lowestExpected
- High 5 Old Priory20 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Plymouth· very positive tone· Sophia RoselowestExpected
- Premier Wraparound @ Boringdon13 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Plymouth· positive tone· Joanne StewardlowestExpected
- Good
- Good
- lowestExpected
241 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.