Plymouth has 7 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 86% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 10 Feb 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Green Centre for Learning | Outstanding | 20 Mar 2018 | PL5 |
| Mill Ford School | Outstanding | 27 Jun 2024 | PL5 |
| Cann Bridge School | Good | 16 Jan 2018 | PL6 |
| Chapel Bridge School | Good | 27 Jun 2024 | PL1 |
| Longcause Community Special School | Good | 26 Apr 2018 | PL7 |
| Woodlands School | Good | 29 Nov 2017 | PL6 |
| Courtlands School | Needs attention | 10 Feb 2026 | PL6 |